Valeria Ortega

The San Diego It Girl Guide is a curated collection of the city’s most stylish spots handpicked for the girls who want more than just dinner or drinks. This isn’t about basic tourist stops. It’s about knowing where to eat, sip, shop, and play if you want to move through San Diego like that girl.

As a Speech Therapist, I know how important it is to have a wardrobe that’s both comfortable and classroom-ready. These are my go-to workday staples that make it easy to look put-together while staying practical for therapy sessions, meetings, and everything in between

This isn’t just costumes and candy Shops it’s Halloween with a purpose. As a speech therapist, I’ve pulled together my favorite seasonal books, games, and activities that make learning fun while supporting speech and language goals. Perfect for parents, teachers, and SLPs who want spooky fun and skill-building at the same time.

I put this list together as a Speech Therapist to help parents find fun, educational holiday gifts that actually support speech and language development. Everything’s sorted by age, easy to play with, and kid-approved.

As a Speech Therapist, these are my go-to games for building social communication skills. The best part? Kids actually love playing them is that they don’t even realize they’re practicing!

I’ve been a speech therapist for the past four years, and these are the toys my kids never get tired of. They’re fun, easy to use at home, and sneak in so many language-building skills along the way. If you’re looking for toys that kids actually enjoy AND that support communication, this list is for you.