In this quick snippet, Cherina will answer how policy is different from advocacy. Knowing the difference can make all the world of difference! Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Order the book "Watch Me - Connecting To Your Child Through Play” at: https://www.ivegotthiskid.com/books Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: https://www.ive…

In this episode, Cherina will debunk myths and questions for parents who have a sugar with hyperlexic traits. Listening to Episode 91: “What Is Hyperlexia?” will help uncover the mystery associated with this phenomenon. Where Cherina Found This Stuff (Sources): Bainbridge, C. (2020). Recognizing hyperlexia in children. https://www.verywellfamily.co…

In this episode, Cherina will answer the question...”Is My Sugar Hyperlexic?” by breaking what hyperlexia is, what it ain’t, what is associated with it, when to seek therapy and strategies for support. Where Cherina Found This Stuff (Sources): Bainbridge, C. (2020). Recognizing hyperlexia in children. https://www.verywellfamily.com/hyperlexia-defin…

You’ve got questions, Cherina’s got answers! Learn which 15 toys and activities are her favorite, how to use them and why we use them with our sugars! All you need is an imagination, creativity and a heart willing to engage. You don’t wanna miss this! Bubbles recipe: 4 cups Water 1/2 cup Dish soap (dawn works best) 1/2 cup sugar Heat water up, add …

In this episode, Cherina will answer the question, “Why write a book about play?” World changers, you will change how you view play, why it should be incorporated into your daily routine and why you are the best tool for your sugar. Cherina will share everything this book is equipped to do to help you connect to your child in a real way. Website ww…

In this episode, Cherina will tackle the taboo topic of team members not getting along when it comes to your sugars care, your role and how to get everyone on the same page. Don’t allow conflict to hinder your sugars’ progress. Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Pre order the book "Watch Me - Connecting To Your Child Through Play” at: https://www.ivegot…

In this episode, Cherina will tackle why sugar may be getting excluded from play, steps you can take to get everyone on the same page, and methods for inclusion. You will be challenged, while laughing in this great episode! Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Pre order the book "Watch Me - Connecting To Your Child Through Play” at: Amazon Download my fre…

In this episode, find out how sibling jealousy can dampen the peace in the home. Learn strategies and techniques to get everyone talking, engaged, and on the path of peace. Don’t let sibling jealousy hinder your home! Tune in. Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: https://www.ivegotthiskid.com/books P…

In this episode, Cherina answers the question “What Can I Do with My Sugars Horrible Sleep Schedule?” Learn how the relationship between autism-sensory processing-and sleep can hinder sleep. Learn what you can do immediately starting today to combat this. And most important, learn why sleep is like a battery that requires a constant recharge! This …

You've got questions??? Cherina's got answers...In this episode, Cherina answers the question, "What do I do with my stubborn child?" The relationship between understanding language and stubborn behavior will be explored. And of course, Cherina will provide hilarious, practical tools and tips getting us immediately proactive. Let's get tool'd up! W…

You've got questions??? Cherina's got answers...In this episode, Cherina answers the question, "What do I do with my nonverbal toddler?" Nonverbal behaviors, language milestones and baseline skills will be covered. And of course, Cherina will provide practical tools and tips getting us immediately proactive. Let's get tool'd up! Website www.ivegott…

In this episode, Cherina is going to answer a much-anticipated question...what to do when sugar gets suspended from school due to behaviors. Listen as she unpacks knowledge, tips and tools that will get you and your team proactive, ASAP! Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: https://www.ivegotthiskid.…

Fact or fiction? Does an expressive language delay increase parent stress? Find out in this weeks episode where Cherina breaks down the research, weighs in on her experience and provides hands-on tips to target, identify, and overcome this murky topic. Let’s get into the know world changers as we continue to tackle these taboo subjects. Website www…

Is parent stress really “a thing?” In this episode, Cherina will shed light on the taboo subject of “parent stress,” potential causes and strategies on how to deal from an SLPs perspective. Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Patreon https://www.patreon.com/IveGotThisKid Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: https://www.ivegotthiskid.co…

Having a child with a developmental disability means different things for different families. With information being thrown left and right, as well as societal stigmas, it can become difficult to navigate with clear, reliable information. Cherina is going to provide meaning to developmental delays, types of delays, differences in delays, and tips t…

World changers, never take for granted your role in your sugars early learning development. In this episode, Cherina will take you through the ages and stages of why reaching early language milestones in key for today but everything for tomorrow. Let’s be proactive to get your sugars foundation strong! Show Links How Does Your Child Hear and Talk? …

In this episode Cherina and special guest Dr. Italo Brown discuss parents concerns over returning to school safely, strategies to vet news about Covid, skepticism and misconceptions among black and brown communities, Barbershop Medicine and much more. You don't want to miss this special episode. Guest - Italo M. Brown MD MPH Assistant Professor, Em…

In this episode, prepare to challenge what we need to prepare our sugars for kindergarten. Dr. Christopher Brown, will share his knowledge and experience not only from the lens of an educator, but also from a dad, uncle and godfather. Get ready to be tool’d up with strategies for you and sugar... Guest - Dr. Christopher Brown http://christopherpbro…

Is your connection to sugar running on empty? Join Cherina in this episode where she will break down some simple strategies that will help you reconnect with your sugar. Of course, Cherina will cover the “why” to ensure you are tool’d up. This is an episode that will help you keep the party going so you can be the OG of nurturing you and sugars rel…

In this episode, Cherina will break down 6 ways you are your sugars first teacher without picking up a flashcard or a book. Learn simple strategies, tips and techniques that will boost their learning while simply being mom or dad. Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Patreon https://www.patreon.com/IveGotThisKid Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Heal…

Ever wonder why your toddler loves doing the same thing again and again? Does it almost seem new to them, but old to you every time? That is trial and error learning taking place, and World Changer, you want to be a part of this experience. Learn what trial and error learning is, how it creates the inner explorer and why sugar needs this area of de…

No big budget? No problem! In this episode, Cherina will break down what it takes to learn through play based on any budget. Walk away with strategies and techniques to use play as a medium for success! Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: https://www.ivegotthiskid.com/books Find a local Speech Thera…

In this episode, Cherina will break down the complexities of parenting partners disagreeing when handling diagnoses, goals and long-term expectations. Find out tips and strategies that will take you to the next level as parenting partners. Walk away better together. Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” a…

In this episode, meet Cherina’s favorite parenting partner and discover their journey of disagreeing above the belt. You will walk away inspired, laughing and ready to tackle disagreement with an entirely fresh new outlook. Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: https://www.ivegotthiskid.com/books Find…

In this episode Cherina breaks down why telling our sugars "Do as I say. Not as I do" does not work. Not only will you find out why it doesn't work, but you will also learn practical tools and tips on how to teach your sugars how we want them to grow up as good citizens while at the same time teaching them that it is ok to have a bad day and learn …

In this BONUS episode, Cherina will answer your most frequent questions asked. She will answer questions provide insight about dealing with embarrassing outings, sluggish speakers, difficulties with understanding speech, and provide hands-on tools to embed teaching colors into your daily routine. You will walk away with practical tools that will ju…

I am enough, which means my sugar is enough. Being UNIQUELY YOU can be challenging during these times. Hang out with Cherina as she tools you up on how to find self-value while teaching it to sugar. Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: https://www.ivegotthiskid.com/books Find a local Speech Therapist…

In this episode, Cherina will get real with neglecting self after sugar comes on the scene. Learn how to cultivate self-care, relationships, hobbies, and interests while ridding yourself of the “mommy guilt” for loving on self. Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: https://www.ivegotthiskid.com/books …

In this episode, Cherina and two of her favorite people will talk the outcomes of YOLO and your daily routine, seeking purpose and self-worth. You will walk away rejuvenated, inspired and recalibrated! Let’s push to purpose for ourselves and our sugars. Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: https://ww…

In this episode, you will learn to identify how YOLO (you only live once) may be fun to chant but dangerous to enact. Cherina will break down YOLO, its impacts and how it may be moving you away from purpose. This is a don't miss episode world changer...this one is just for you. Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Download my free e-book “Maintaining a He…

Can toddlers have insomnia? Sugar won’t stay asleep during the night? In this episode, Cherina will discuss reasons sugar may fight zzzz’s and strategies to get your sugar resting easy through the night. Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: https://www.ivegotthiskid.com/books Find a local Speech Ther…

In this episode, Cherina will give the low down on what it takes for our nonverbal sugars to make friends. By the end of this episode, you will have the tools you need to get sugar on the playmate track. Website www.ivegotthiskid.com Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: https://www.ivegotthiskid.com/books Find a local Speech Ther…

In this episode, Cherina will provide SIX POTENTIAL reasons that your sugar is using hitting over talking. Get your pen and paper out, as this episode will require some connecting through observation, growing through trial and error and learning through the outcomes. You don’t wanna miss this! Show Links https://www.aota.org/ Download my free e-boo…

Description: In this episode, Cherina is going to put it all together and provide some straight up tools for you world changers to practice every day at home. It does not take a big bank account or some fancy toy...all you need is you, a sugar and a few minutes every day. Let’s get proactive! Show Links www.understood.org/en/school-learning-at-home…

In this episode, Cherina is going to work into your working memory all of the wonderful things that are happening in the preschool years. Find out how your sugars memory is growing, developing, expanding and even challenging the world around them! Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: www.Iheartspeechtherapy.com/shop Find a local …

In this episode, Cherina will take you into the toddler years. Can early memory testing really detect if our sugar will be at risk for finishing high school? AHHHHHH! Let’s look at some signs and learn tools to ensure that toddler mind is getting from point a to point b. Show Links What Do Babies & Toddlers Remember? https://babysparks.com/2019/03/…

In this episode, Cherina will break down memory in infancy, our role from day one and how to be proactive! Let’s start the journey of turning those “goo-goo’s” and “gaa-gaa’s” into a healthy foundation for memory. Show Links Cognitive Development in 0-2 Year Olds https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/creativity-and-critical-thinking/develo…

In this episode, Cherina will talk finding the best fit school for your child. By the end, you will know what questions to ask and how to find the school that fits you child’s learning learning style. Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: www.Iheartspeechtherapy.com/shop Find a local Speech Therapist https://www.asha.org/stutterin…

What are my rights as a parent with a sugar who has special needs? How do I advocate on their behalf? Can I modify an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)? Do I have a voice? What if services offered are not working...What do I do??? In this episode, Cherina and Kimberly will break down these questions and much, much more...you don't wanna miss th…

We seek second opinions every day of our lives when making important decisions...yet, when it comes to our sugar, we blindly make decisions. In this episode, Cherina is going to uncover three different areas that we should seriously seek a second opinion-and most importantly...why... Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: www.Ihear…

In this episode, you will learn why SOLO is not the best route when living with a neurodivergent sugar, a sugar with a developmental delay, or a sugar with any milestone gaps as compared to same age peers. Let’s tap into the importance of our community with allies, therapist and parents while educating self on ‘what does this all mean.’ Show Links …

In this episode, Cherina will give the low down how to determine if goals are working, how to make an audible, and most importantly…how to ask those need to know questions that support collaboration. You will walk away refreshed and enlightened with the validation that it’s okay to wonder “are these goals working for us!?!” Download my free e-book …

In this episode, Cherina breaks down how to navigate your insurance, advocating for your sugars needs and the importance of understanding what you have before signing on the dotted line. Make sure to tune into this episode, you don’t wanna miss this much needed info! Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: www.Iheartspeechtherapy.co…

In this episode Cherina breaks down the relationship between the Brain and the Gut and why it matters for your sugars learning, thinking, memory, mood, and a bunch of other stuff. Also, Cherina sneaks in practical tips to encourage a well-balanced diet. Show Links Nutritional psychiatry: Your brain on food The Brain-Gut Connection The Crucial Brain…

My Brain Has a Manager??? Exploring Executive Functioning… “Why can’t I stay on track?” “Why are things so disorganized?” “You said something, but I forgot?” “Help me manage myself!” “Help me teach sugar how to manage!” In this episode, Cherina will break down the function of your brains manager, aka, the big kahunah that keeps everything in check……

Thinking…aka…Cognition…aka…Intellectual Disabilities…are they the same? Why should I understand the role of my treatment team? What does trust have to do with it? How can I be proactive during meetings? What are professionals measuring during the assessment? Why are additional recommendations being made? In this episode, Cherina will break down eve…

Thinking…aka…Cognition…aka…Intellectual Disabilities…are they the same? What does this all mean? How will I know whether I need to watch out for signs and symptoms? In this episode, Cherina will break down everything you need to know about Intellectual Disabilities, the causes, signs and symptoms associated. This is part one of two episodes. Show L…

This is Part 2, of “What is Autism?” In this episode, Cherina will share signs and symptoms associated with the diagnosis. Red flag behaviors will also be shared. Remember community, through education do we become better together! Show Links - All About Autism https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/signs.html htt…

In this episode, Cherina will cover the scope of autism, parameters and detection. Stigma will be challenged for World Changers to be proactive in a productive way. This is part 1, of two episodes. Show Links - All About Autism https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/signs.html https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topi…

Understanding learning disabilities has never been easier. After listening to this episode, you will understand types of learning disabilities, areas impacted, and how to advocate on your sugars behalf. Most importantly, Cherina will debunk the association between learning disability and intellect. World changers, let’s get in the know! Download my…