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Sarah Ott

I am a Full Time Mom and Part Time Speech and Language Pathologist. Becoming a Mom has brought me to to numerous new life lessons, including balancing self-care with caring for my family, fulfilling my professional goals in new ways, and striving to raise good humans! This page is a space to share my own experiences, successes, and failures, hopefully create a positive space for others to join, and invite you to join me in pursuing happiness in whatever life journey you are on. Our children are our greatest teachers, and looking for us to teach them in return.

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Happy Sunday! Who else uses Sunday as a Self Care Day? This has changed a lot since I have become a mom, but with the right pillars I can still focus on recharging! . . . ✨Play! Whether it’s heading outside with my daughter, taking time to take a fun class, going on a walk through the neighborhood on my own. Play is so important for children and adults alike! . . . ✨Creativity: YOU are creative! We all are, and research shows that when we take the time to explore our creative side it greatly benefits our mental health! For me it’s writing, and DIYs! . . . ✨Peace: Putting down my phone, taking a bath, reading an uplifting book, practicing mindful breathing! This is an area that doesn’t need to cost you anything, but can reduce stress and increase your energy with just 5-10 minutes a day! . . . ✨Give back to yourself today! #selfcompassion #selfcare #selflove #sundayvibes #sundayfunday #healthymom #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodunplugged

May is Better Speech and Hearing Month! The Washington Post just published a very helpful article regarding spotting and supporting language or speech delays! Here are some take-away points below 👇 . . . Carol Berkowitz, the division chief of general pediatrics for the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, says if your child doesn’t meet specific speech milestones — including saying the words dada/mama by 10 months; a vocabulary of three to five words by 12 months; and a vocabulary of 50 words, including two-word phrases, by 24 months — it could be a sign of a speech delay. . . . In addition, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association says parents should look for the following signs of a problem: . . . ● Not smiling or playing with others from birth to 3 months. ● Making few sounds and very few gestures, such as pointing, by 7 to 12 months. ● Not understanding what other people are saying from 7 months to 2 years. ● A lack of interest playing or talking with other children at 2 to 3 years. ● A lack of interest in books or drawing by age 2½ to 3 years. . . . If you do suspect your child has a speech or language deficit, early intervention is key. Ask for a referral from your pediatrician, or make an appointment to have your child assessed by a licensed speech pathologist. You can also have a child evaluated through your state’s early childhood intervention program by contacting the special education program in your school district. #betterspeechandhearingmonth #slptips #slpadvice #whattolookfor #earlychildhooddevelopment #speechandlanguage #slpblogger #mommyblogger #familywellness

I had such an amazing time co-hosting the wellness workshop with @themargomarket tonight. Focusing on practicing self-care throughout the day in micro-moments with the support of essential oils. . . . One of the women asked me about my story of why I started getting into mindfulness and using supports like essential oils. I definitely struggle with opening up about things, but I’m so glad she asked. . . . Post-Partum Recovery for me was really difficult physically, mentally, and emotionally. I stopped taking care of myself to take care of someone else. It was my biggest excuse. With the always amazing help of @donnalynncivello I made a choice to stop doubting myself and step into my new role, while also respecting what I needed, and working on reaching goals I wanted for myself. I reached out for help, made commitments to things that made me feel good, and started educating myself on things I found exciting and fulfilling. Practicing self compassion, mindfulness, and self care. I’m so grateful to have opportunities to meet other people finding their own way to wellness. Remember that if you find it helpful, then it’s helpful. Your voice is the best one to listen to. Find and shine your own light and you’ll receive light from others in return! ❤️✨

Navigating the world as a toddler is tough! . . . One to Three year olds aren’t terrible they’re just overwhelmed and impulsive! Every minute of every day is a learning experience for them. Which can be exhausting. Have you ever let your impulses take over when you’re overtired or hungry or upset? In my stories I’m sharing some simple ways to model language and a book I love. I hope it’s helpful to you and yours ❤️

Photo Credit: @kimlorrainephotography . New on the Blog! To the EVERY Mother <link in profile> . To The EVERY Mom, . I don’t know you, but I do. I don’t know if you work full-time outside your home, or in your home. I don’t know if you have a nanny or use a daycare or have family that helps. I don’t know if you sleep train, or feed organic, or order take out. I don’t know if you have time for yourself, or drink wine and call it “Mommy Juice. I don’t know if you do date nights once a month, or dread taking your laundry out of the dryer to actually put it away... I don’t know.... But here is what I do know.... #everymom #balancingmommeblog #familywellnessblogger #mommyblogger #mothersday #appreciationpost #womenempowerment #momempowerment #momsempowermoms

I am SO excited to co-host this event with @themargomarket on May 16th! Tickets are available through @themargomarket <link in profile> if you’re close to Hoboken! Becoming a Mom inspired me to find a balance between caring for my family and also caring for ME. I realized that the advice I was giving those I worked with I wasn’t following myself. Come join us and learn some fun and simple ways to incorporate wellness and self care into every day! You deserve it always! #familywellnessblogger #wellmom #wellnesshabits #selfcare #themargomarket