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I invite you to consider that sometimes – having a bored child can teach valuable skills.   Most parents are experts at scheduling play dates, dance classes, art lessons and of course the seasonal sporting teams and soccer events.    We all know in this American culture that ‘being busy’ is a prized and honed skill –… Continue reading Why Having A Bored Child Can Be Beneficial: From a NYC Speech Therapist’s Point of View

I can still vividly remember the morning of September 11th 2001.  I am sure many of our fellow New Yorkers still can, too.   We will never forget that day …  It was an absolutely breathtaking autumn morning.   The sun was shining and a fresh fall scent lingered in the air ever so gently.  The city… Continue reading Reflections of Hope From a NYC Speech Therapist on the 24th Anniversary of 9/11

A recent study that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) this summer revealed an extremely concerning, downward trend in children’s health outcomes over the last decade.     This current study was conducted by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and published in the JAMA Journal in the July 2025 issue. This peer-reviewed… Continue reading When Screens Replace Speech: A Pediatric Speech Therapist in NYC Weighs in on the Future of Children’s Communication Skills

Many parents visit my speech and feeding clinic in New York City because their children are hesitant to try new foods.   Many children I work with have a limited repertoire of what they will eat during each given meal and day.   I treat a variety of feeding challenges that can occur along a spectrum with… Continue reading When Kids Say No to New Foods: What a NYC Feeding Therapist Wants You to Know

Last spring, I was honored to become a 150-hour meditation and mindfulness-trained teacher through The Path’s MTT teacher training program. After 30 years of practice, navigating my own personal meditation and mindfulness journey, I was curious and ready to gain the knowledge required to teach others the benefits of meditation and mindfulness practice.   Now with… Continue reading Speech and Stillness: Why This NYC Speech Therapist Uses Mindfulness With Kids Who Struggle to Focus

One of the best and most practical ways to improve your child’s understanding of language and cognitive development is by reading stories to them.   As a provider of speech therapy in NYC, I often recommend that parents include a bedtime story within each of their children’s nightly routines. I recommend this for many reasons that… Continue reading The Link Between Bedtime Stories and Brain Development: How Speech Therapy in NYC Supports Early Learning

Are you a concerned parent, lying awake at night, wondering if your child is reaching all their speech and language milestones on time?   As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I am frequently asked about ‘the clues’ provided by a child. Clues they may display to parents, caregivers, teachers, and therapists alike to signal they would benefit… Continue reading No, It’s Not Just a Phase: When NYC Parents Should Consider Speech Therapy for Their Child

As a treating pediatric speech-language pathologist and clinic owner, I conduct a combination of both in-person and online speech therapy in NYC. These therapy sessions are available for all ages and abilities every week.  Ms. Heather’s online speech therapy is rooted and grounded in play, imagination, and exploration of literacy, science, social games, and immersive… Continue reading Beyond Flashcards: How Online Speech Therapy in NYC Uses Play and Imagination to Keep Kids Engaged

I am a pediatric speech therapist who has worked within both the school systems and private outpatient clinics, prior to opening my own comprehensive, private speech therapy practice in New York City. As a neurodivergent individual myself, I have also been the recipient of therapeutic services within various models and locations, including medical institutions, schools,… Continue reading School Speech Therapy vs Private Speech Therapy in NYC: What’s the Difference?

This week in my pediatric practice, many of my adolescent patients expressed feelings and emotions of fear. They expressed anxiety and worry over the many young lives lost in the devastating Texas floods on July 4th, 2025. My heart goes out to all the people and families affected by this natural disaster. May you have… Continue reading How Can Loving-Kindness Meditations & Mindfulness Help Children Process Scary Events: A Unique Approach From A Pediatric Speech Therapist in NYC