by Tami Teshima | Mar 16, 2026 | Mental Health, Neurodivergence
by Kerina Luark, LLPCPediatric Mental Health ClinicianDuncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC Parents, raise your hand if you have heard the phrase, “They’re just being difficult,” or “They need to learn to listen?” Ok parents, now raise your hand if your response is,...
by Tami Teshima | Mar 2, 2026 | Mental Health
Kerina Luark, LLPCPediatric Mental Health ClinicianDuncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC Co-regulation has become one of those parenting terms that gets used frequently, but not always accurately. It’s right up there with the frequently mocked “gentle...
by Tami Teshima | Jan 12, 2026 | Mental Health
by Kerina Luark, LLPCPediatric Mental Health ClinicianDuncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC Impulsivity is often one of the first behaviors that catches adult attention. It can be frustrating, confusing, and sometimes exhausting to navigate. What’s important to know is that...
by Tami Teshima | Dec 9, 2025 | Mental Health
Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLPPractice Owner & Speech-Language PathologistKerina Luark, LLPCPediatric Mental Health ClinicianDuncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC The holidays are often described as a joyful season, but for many families, this time of year brings up a...
by Tami Teshima | Dec 3, 2025 | Mental Health
Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLPPractice Owner and Speech-Language PathologistKerina Luark, LLPCMental Health ClinicianDuncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC At Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, we hear from many parents who feel stressed heading into the holidays. Family gatherings...
by Tami Teshima | Oct 23, 2025 | Mental Health
by Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLPPractice Owner & Speech-Language PathologistDuncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC Change is a normal part of life, but for children, it can feel like a really big deal. Even something small, like cleaning up toys or getting ready for bed,...
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