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2025 Holiday Indie Children’s Book Reading List
The holidays are a great time to slow down, relax, and enjoy stories with the
children in your life. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or
simply love the spirit of the season, this year’s Holiday Indie Children’s Book
Reading List brings together a collection of books written by independent
authors who care deeply about storytelling, creativity, and connection.
Clare Short
2 days ago3 min read


Bo the Boat receives 5 stars from Readers' Favorite!
We were thrilled to recently receive the news that Bo the Boat received a 5 star review from Readers' Favorite!
Clare Short
Oct 121 min read


"Bo the Boat" appears in Boston College Bookmarks, ASHA Leader, and UVA Alumni Magazine
Since the launch of Bo the Boat in March, I am grateful to have been mentioned in several publications including: BC Bookmarks:...
Clare Short
Aug 281 min read


Back-to-School Encouragement
🤍 As many of us send our little ones back to school, these words resonated strongly with me while listening to a recent podcast episode...
Clare Short
Aug 261 min read


Six Good Questions Podcast!
What a joy it was to talk with Camille on the Six Good Questions podcast! Camille is a fellow SLP, author, and podcaster. Her engaging,...
Clare Short
Jul 121 min read


13 Summer Reading Suggestions for Kids: Amazing Indie Books You’ll Love!
Summer is almost here, and that means long sunny days, popsicles, splashy adventures—and the perfect time to dive into a good book!...
Clare Short
May 103 min read


Favorite Baby Communication Milestones
👶 My favorite communication milestones! In the first year, there tends to be focus on motor milestones and looking for first words, but...
Clare Short
May 101 min read


What counts as a "first word"?
Hearing your baby’s first word is such a fun milestone! Their first word does not need to be said perfectly, with all of the right...
Clare Short
Dec 6, 20241 min read


Toddler Books for Encouraging Action Words
It's time for bed...but your little one still has some wiggles to get out! Although this is not ideal, it is the perfect opportunity to...
Clare Short
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Featured on The Splendid Path Blog
What a treat to be featured on The Splendid Path! Click below to see my blog post, featuring 5 Ways to Make the Most of Story Time for...
Clare Short
Oct 22, 20241 min read


Hello and Welcome!
Check back in here for posts with information for supporting speech and language skills!
Clare Short
Aug 20, 20241 min read
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