This picture is from the spring workshop series I did with Parents Place in Waukesha and was taken by a 4 year old.  It brings me joy to see the world from the eyes of a 4 year old photographer.  I’m also happy to return to Parents Place for a parent and child series this […]

Did you know that National Play Doh Day is September 16? Not only do I love how a new tub of Play Doh looks and smells when it is opened for the first time, but I love it how it can help encourage a child’s speech and language development each and every day. Here are […]

Reading is such an important skill for children to be exposed to and embrace.  Learn how to get your kid to love books with tips from Jann and other contributors. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP, is a life-long reader, speech-language pathologist, and owner of SpeechWorks.  She helps children become competent and confident communicators in her Oconomowoc, […]

Research presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting suggests that children as young as 18 months demonstrated language delays. The study included children ages 6 months and 2 years in Toronto between 2011 and 2015.  At 18 months, 20% of the children had daily average screentime of 28 minutes, based on parental reporting.  Using […]

Are you ready for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on August 4? Ruth Graves Wakefield, who co-owned the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, published the first recipe for a Toll House chocolate crunch cookie in 1938. Celebrating fun days like this can vary the language and routine in your household, providing different opportunities to […]

Ever wondered what goes into becoming a speech-language pathologist?  Get Jann’s perspective on the career she loves in How to become a speech-language pathologist at Job Hero. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP, became a speech-language pathologist in 1999 and opened SpeechWorks in 2013.  SpeechWorks with offices in Oconomowoc and Waukesha helps children become confident and competent […]

July is National Ice Cream month and the 3rd Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day! Here are some ice cream themed ideas for you to celebrate all month long (and only one includes eating ice cream): Create numerous flavors and creations with these free ice cream printables.   Play ice cream parlor.  Use […]

Have you ever wondered if you should introduce sign language to your baby?  Julie D. Andrews interviewed Jann on the topic for The Basics (and Benefits) of Baby Sign Language by Julie D. Andrews on The Bump. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP, likes the sign for play because it makes her smile. She is a speech-language […]

The race is on.  Will your baby say dada or mama first? Read what Jann had to say in this Romper article. When do babies say dada? by Shannon Evans. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP, spent lots of one on one time with her children as babies modeling ‘mama’ to them.  She is a speech-language pathologist […]

The first Friday in June is known as National Donut Day thanks to The Salvation Army in Chicago recognizing women who served soldiers donuts during World War I. Here are 5 ways to celebrate National Donut Day this year.  We would have given you more, but you’ll need a free hand to enjoy your donut! […]