<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Panda Speech, LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[pandaspeech]]></description><link>https://www.pandaspeechtherapy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:38:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.pandaspeechtherapy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Key Language Development Milestones for Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watching a child grow and start to communicate is one of the most magical experiences. From those first coos to full sentences, every step is a milestone worth celebrating! But what exactly should we expect along the way? And how can we support children as they find their voice? 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These are my go to...]]></description><link>https://www.pandaspeechtherapy.com/post/summer-theme-ideas-for-speech-therapy-freebies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68653a9efa5bf069fd2cf2ab</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:30:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f094d5_b84604f4909645768c9c9c0df1206c61~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_992,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda Schaumburg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lift a Flap Books? Why you need to use them with young learners]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Let's talk about the benefits of using lift-a-flap and interactive books for our little learners!  Engaging Sensory Experience:...]]></description><link>https://www.pandaspeechtherapy.com/post/lift-a-flap-books-why-you-need-to-use-them-with-young-learners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64c7266a4ad8576f75617920</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:56:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f094d5_8c1db76192a0459aa5a607c82d04a01f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda Schaumburg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[School based Speech Therapy vs. Clinic (or Medical based) Speech Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[I started out my career in 2009 working for a pediatric outpatient clinic. That clinic also contracted me to public schools, so I was a...]]></description><link>https://www.pandaspeechtherapy.com/post/school-based-speech-therapy-vs-clinic-or-medical-based-speech-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">631e609ed41f18c3a7418582</guid><category><![CDATA[For Parents]]></category><category><![CDATA[For SLPs]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 22:50:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f094d5_acc86918690a4194b8662d5874ffa79c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda Schaumburg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data Taking Tips for School SLPs (+ a Free download)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I really didn't get good guidance on this in graduate school. 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It was a pain but such...]]></description><link>https://www.pandaspeechtherapy.com/post/planning-for-speech-therapy-sessions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62f41a8cb9adfdf8ebe3b3cc</guid><category><![CDATA[For SLPs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Free Downloads]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:07:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f094d5_b10515e0c31e4922878c193bcdf1a137~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda Schaumburg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Student Loan Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[I shared a post on my Instagram celebrating the end of my student loans. 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