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SLT helping little ones find their voice 💬🌸
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📍Chester | Wirral | North Wales
Sharing real-life + strategies that work💛⬇️

Still smiling thinking about the most amazing weekend in Ibiza for my friend’s hendo 🤍🎉From dancing the night away watch...
18/08/2026

Still smiling thinking about the most amazing weekend in Ibiza for my friend’s hendo 🤍🎉

From dancing the night away watching Calvin Harris at Ushuaïa, to soaking up the sunshine and making the best memories with some of my favourite people, I feel incredibly lucky to have been part of such a special weekend 🥂☀️

I’ve honestly never felt heat like it though and I’m still not quite sure how I survived 😂🔥 I’ve honestly never felt so spoilt in my whole life, and feel incredibly lucky to have been surrounded by so much love all weekend 💕

Back home now recovering before I’m back to work tomorrow 😂

Only 2 weeks to go until the big day, and I can’t wait to see one of my favourite people marry the love of her life🤍

The countdown is officially on MEAGAN WELLS 👰🏼‍♀️🥂🎉

A little photo dump from the last week 📸✨What a week it’s been! I’ve had the best birthday celebrations, a trip to watch...
08/08/2026

A little photo dump from the last week 📸✨

What a week it’s been! I’ve had the best birthday celebrations, a trip to watch Gladiators being filmed, and a lovely stay in Hay-on-Wye with my husband 💛

It’s been filled with laughs, amazing food, a drink or two, and making memories with some of my favourite people.

Feeling very grateful for the chance to switch off, recharge, and enjoy some time away before getting back to doing what I love 💕

Speech Therapy Resource of the Week ⭐This week’s resource is Bubbles 🫧✨A simple, low-cost resource that is incredibly mo...
07/08/2026

Speech Therapy Resource of the Week ⭐

This week’s resource is Bubbles 🫧✨

A simple, low-cost resource that is incredibly motivating and can be used to target a wide range of speech, language and communication skills. Bubbles are one of my go-to therapy resources because they instantly capture attention, create opportunities for interaction, and make learning feel fun.

Some of the ways I use bubbles include:

🗣️ Encouraging speech sound practice before blowing more bubbles
💬 Promoting requesting and early communication (e.g. “more”, “go”, “again”, “help”, “bubbles”)
👀 Developing attention and joint attention skills
🎯 Supporting turn-taking and anticipation
📖 Building vocabulary such as big, small, pop, blow, up, down, lots and more
👂 Following instructions and understanding simple concepts (e.g. “pop the big bubble”, “catch one bubble”)
😊 Encouraging eye contact, engagement and shared enjoyment

Bubbles are particularly useful because they naturally create opportunities to pause and wait, encouraging children to communicate to continue the activity. Whether we’re requesting more bubbles, commenting on where they’re going, practising target sounds, or following instructions, there are countless opportunities for communication through play.

Do you use bubbles in your therapy sessions? I’d love to hear your favourite bubble activities below! 👇🏻

✨ “You don’t need to be perfect to support your child’s communication.” ✨The summer holidays can feel like a lot. Betwee...
06/08/2026

✨ “You don’t need to be perfect to support your child’s communication.” ✨

The summer holidays can feel like a lot. Between keeping the kids entertained, juggling work, tackling the endless snack requests, and trying to remember what day it is, it’s easy to feel like you’re not doing enough.

But communication doesn’t need perfectly planned activities, Pinterest-worthy crafts, or hours of dedicated learning time.

It happens in the everyday moments:
☀️ Chatting about what you can see on a walk.
🍦 Choosing an ice cream flavour together.
🚗 Singing songs in the car.
🛒 Talking about what’s going into the trolley.
🏖️ Sharing stories about your day before bed.

These small interactions add up and can make a huge difference to your child’s communication skills.

This summer, give yourself permission to let go of “perfect” and focus on connection instead ❤️

What’s one everyday moment you’ve enjoyed with your child so far this summer? ⬇️

06/08/2026

Kinda chic to embrace all forms of communication ✨

Sometimes the chicest thing you can do is meet a child where they are, listen to what they’re communicating, and respond with curiosity rather than expectation.

Because every child deserves to be understood 💛

05/08/2026

My brain while trying to get ready leisurely…

Meanwhile, I’m mentally switching between being the CEO, marketer, content creator, customer service team, accountant, admin assistant and strategist 😅

The pressure to keep everything moving whilst also coming up with fresh ideas can be a lot. Sometimes all I want is 10 minutes to get ready in peace, but instead my brain decides it’s the perfect time to plan next month’s content, launch a new offer and rewrite my entire business strategy.

Any other business owners relate? 👇🏻

⭐ Speech Therapy Resource of the Week ⭐This week’s resource is Wind-Up Toys 🐧🐸🚗A simple but highly motivating resource t...
31/07/2026

⭐ Speech Therapy Resource of the Week ⭐

This week’s resource is Wind-Up Toys 🐧🐸🚗

A simple but highly motivating resource that can be used to target a wide range of speech, language and communication skills. Wind-up toys are always a hit in my therapy sessions and are fantastic for creating anticipation, engagement and opportunities for interaction.

Some of the ways I use wind-up toys include:

🗣️ Encouraging speech sound practice before winding up the toy
💬 Promoting requesting and early communication (e.g. “go”, “more”, “again”, “help”)
👀 Developing attention and joint attention skills
📖 Building vocabulary such as fast, slow, stop, go, animal names and action words
🎯 Supporting turn-taking and waiting skills
👂 Following instructions and understanding simple concepts

Wind-up toys are particularly useful because they naturally create a pause in the activity, encouraging children to communicate to keep the fun going. Whether we’re requesting another turn, commenting on where the toy is going, practising target sounds, or following instructions, there are so many opportunities to learn through play.

They’re also brilliant for motivating reluctant communicators and keeping children engaged throughout the session.

Do you use wind-up toys in your therapy sessions? I’d love to hear your favourite ones to use! 👇🏻

Running a speech and language therapy business is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be hard to switch off.Between th...
30/07/2026

Running a speech and language therapy business is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be hard to switch off.

Between therapy sessions, reports, admin, social media, emails and all the behind-the-scenes tasks that come with running a business, there always seems to be something else that needs doing.

When I’m not working, some of my favourite ways to unwind are:

🐾 Walking Ronnie
☕ Grabbing an iced coffee
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spending time with family and friends
🍕 Date nights with my husband
📺 Watching comfort TV
🧩 Building Lego
✈️ Planning future trips
📱 Taking a break from screens

I’ve learnt that taking time to recharge doesn’t make me less productive, it helps me show up as a better therapist, business owner, wife, daughter, friend and dog mum 💛

I’d love to know, what helps you switch off and recharge? 👇

29/07/2026

Unpopular opinion: More speech therapy sessions aren’t always the answer.

This is one that can feel a bit uncomfortable to say out loud, especially in a world where “more” often feels like “better.”

But in reality, increasing sessions alone doesn’t automatically lead to better communication outcomes.

If the strategies being used outside of therapy aren’t being carried over…

If the child doesn’t have meaningful opportunities to communicate in their everyday environment…

If families are already feeling overwhelmed…

Then more input can sometimes mean more pressure, not more progress.

Some of the most meaningful change I’ve seen hasn’t come from increasing therapy hours.

It’s come from:

🧸 simplifying what’s already being done
🗣️ making strategies easier to actually use in real life
💛 focusing on connection over quantity
🏡 embedding support into everyday routines, not adding extra layers to them

Because speech therapy doesn’t just happen in sessions. It happens in kitchens, car journeys, snack times, play on the floor, and messy everyday moments where communication is already unfolding.

And sometimes the most effective shift isn’t adding more it’s making what you already have work better.

☀️ Summer speech and language support doesn’t have to look like therapy.In fact, some of the best opportunities happen d...
28/07/2026

☀️ Summer speech and language support doesn’t have to look like therapy.

In fact, some of the best opportunities happen during the everyday things you’re already doing:

🍦 Queueing for ice cream
🚗 Long car journeys
🛝 Trips to the park
🫧 Water play
🛒 Popping to the shops
🍕 Family meals out

Children learn language through meaningful interactions, so don’t underestimate the power of chatting, commenting and having fun together.

Which summer activity does your child love most? 👇

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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