The Elephant in the room, that I didn't want to confront. When people inquired about getting my daughter potty trained, I took comfort and relief in laying down the facts, that she is not ready yet. She is too young, she is not showing signs, she does not have the core strength yet, blah, blah, …
Author: Thasbih Amin
“There is no friend as loyal as a book”- Ernst Hemmingway
I read this quote on the front page of Gulf news. I began to ponder at this thought. How can a book be a loyal friend? With friends we laugh, cry and at times, a conversation that leaves us with a lasting thought and impression. Well, a book exactly does that. When you are at …
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The thought process can never be complete without articulation- Stephen King
Speaking, one of the most complex tasks known to mankind. We are all so adept at speaking, interpreting others speech so quickly, that we rarely realize the importance of this skill. It is only, when someone loses their ability to speak or cannot speak intelligibly that the overwhelming value of speech is evident. Lately, in …
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Q & A- Part 1
When I started my career as a Speech and Language Therapist, I was thrust into the unknown world of managing my relationship with clients. Along with providing Speech therapy sessions, another equally important facet is your bond with parents and professionals. University teaches you what to do, not why you do it and how to do it. I was fortunate enough to have a …
A day of my life..
Today, I woke up in gratitude to my creator, for all the blessings in my life. And then, it daunts upon me. Work! Yes, I need to get to work. As much as I love my job, there are days when snuggling back to bed, dreaming about the next vacation and what to eat for …
To survive, you must tell stories- Umberto echo
When I was 9 years old, I remember my grandfather telling me stories about his childhood. The master story-teller, always made his stories light-hearted and his characters full of life and vigor. I recollect being enthralled by his narration. A grand introduction, the protagonist with a great sense of humor and the ending was fireworks. …
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A vacation to remember…
Vacation is over! We are all gearing up to new beginnings with work and school. One mans agony, is another child's excitement. I am going back to work and I have to say that my vacation started off on a great note and ended with a bang. When life gives you lemons, make lemon soda. …
Pediatrician or soul mate?
Finding the right pediatrician is like finding a soul mate, who will support you through the best and worst times of life, for a very long time. When I was a teenager, my pediatrician even treated my acne. I was embarrassed, to sit in his waiting area with children and adults wondering why I was …
“Blindness cuts us from things, but deafness cuts us from people”- Helen Keller
Hearing is vital to the development of one's communication and their personality. It is the epicenter for speech and language development. Simply put, if you can't hear, you can't speak Do this right now. Find a partner and say a few sentences to them, without using your voice. Just by making the movements with your …
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Hey 2018…
New year is here! The time has come to make new promises to ourselves. A friend asks you, what's your new year resolution? and you have none. What! That would portray you, as a non-achiever or goal directed in life. This is how I thought it was, all this while. I must say that in …
