Northern Star Therapy

Northern Star Therapy ✨Play-based, speech language therapy: 1-1 therapy, groups, camps, music classes
✨Parent tips for promoting language at home.

05/26/2026

My camera roll is getting quite full and honestly I don’t want to delete a single one (think 92% full…send help!)This is what Little Beats looks like — little ones moving, singing, connecting with their grown-ups and each other, and soaking up language without even realizing it. SLP-led music and movement for little ones ages 18 months to 5. June session starts June 2 and spots are limited. Link in bio.

05/22/2026

You know your child better than anyone. Better than the pediatrician who sees them for 15 minutes. Better than the family members who say don’t worry about it.

Trust that feeling. Early support changes outcomes.

Save this for the moment you need the reminder.

If you’ve ever whispered this to yourself in the middle of the night… this one’s for you.You are not failing. You are pa...
05/18/2026

If you’ve ever whispered this to yourself in the middle of the night… this one’s for you.

You are not failing. You are paying attention. You are showing up. You are asking questions. That is what a good mom does.

Swipe through because I want you to really hear this.

And if you want some simple things you can start doing at home right now, my free guide is in the bio. Or just comment HELP and I’ll send it straight to you.

05/14/2026

BIG news for our Little Beats families! 🥁

Our summer schedule just got a makeover.
Starting June 2nd, we’re moving to:
✨ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM (New morning slot!)
✨ 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM (Afternoon vibes)

Spots are limited to 6 kiddos per class to keep things intentional and fun. Don’t wait—these go fast!

Drop a “SUMMER” in the comments for the registration link!

05/12/2026

You don’t need the gadget with 50 buttons and flashing lights to get your kid talking.
You need a car. A slide. A ball. Bubbles. Thank simple. The less a toy does, the more they can do with it!

Simple play builds predictable routines. And predictability? That’s what drives speech.

Think about it. Every time that car rolls down the slide, you’re doing this:
“Ready… set… GO!”
“Up, up, up… down!”
“My turn. Your turn.”

Your kid starts to anticipate what comes next. That anticipation builds the urge to communicate.
That’s not just play. That’s language therapy in your living room.

If you want your child to have more of this — with an SLP guiding every session — Little Stars Language Camp still has spots open.
Early bird pricing ends May 15. Link in bio.
Little Beats is also just around the corner. We kick off June 2 and I cannot wait. 🎶

I don’t make the rules, I just follow the science of play. If you want to get the most out of your summer, stop looking ...
05/11/2026

I don’t make the rules, I just follow the science of play.

If you want to get the most out of your summer, stop looking for “lessons” and start looking for habits. Speech development doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it happens in the driveway, during a spray bottle walk, and on the living room floor. By adding these three simple habits into your daily routine: Waiting, Repetition, and Offering Choices, you’re turning every “boring” afternoon into a language-rich environment.

The “Big Three” Habits:
1. Waiting
2. Repeating
3. Giving choices

Get the Guide:
I’ve put all my favorite strategies into a free guide for you! Grab the “Help! My Toddler isn’t Talking Yet! freebie at the link in my bio or comment “HABITS” to start using these (and 4 others) today.

The Deadline:
⏳ DON’T FORGET: The Early Registration deadline for Little Stars Camp is this Friday, May 15. Grab the discount and let’s make this the summer they finally find their voice.

05/07/2026

Stop “quizzing” and start connecting.

Ever feel like you’re asking your child 100 questions a day just because you want to hear them say one word back?

“What color is this?”
“What does the cow say?”
“Do you want juice?”
“What do you want for a snack?”

When we have a late talker or a child who is having difficulty communicating, our instinct is to test them to see what they know. But if a child is struggling to find their words, that pressure can actually make them shut down.
As speech therapists, it’s our job to help decrease that pressure and use simple strategies to help them become better communicators.

Here are a few things we do:
• We use gestures and pausing to give them visual cues.
• We give choices to decrease the pressure. Instead of an open-ended question like “What do you want to eat?” we give them two clear options.
• We use wait time so they have time to process the information and respond.
• We use a lot of repetition so they hear the same words over and over. Children with language delays need more repetition.

By using these strategies, it gives them the space they need to lead. We can see communication breakthroughs happen naturally without the stress.

This is what we do in therapy, and these are the same strategies we will be using during Little Stars Language Camp this summer.

The groups are officially forming now and we have a few spots left for our June and July sessions.
Tap the link in my bio to grab more information or comment “camp” and I will send you the link to registration.

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Bellville, OH
44813

Telephone

+14199822352

Website

https://linktr.ee/northernstartherapy

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