by Zareena Koch | Oct 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
Go on a fall walk—each child can have their own bag to collect outdoor treasures such as: leaves, sticks, berries, nuts, pinecones and more. When returning from the walk, you can sort the items by object, size and color. Leaf song—(sung to the tune of Farmer in the...
by Zareena Koch | Oct 30, 2015 | Featured, Uncategorized
by Judith Odendahl, MAEd., LSLS Cert. AVEd. “Grandparents are a family’s greatest treasure, the founders of a loving legacy, the greatest storytellers, and the keepers of traditions that linger on in cherished memory. Grandparents are the family’s strong foundation....
by Zareena Koch | Oct 29, 2015 | Blog, Featured
A recent study out of University of Iowa confirms what is common knowledge in the field of Listening and Spoken Language – early intervention is the key to success. And even mild loss can be problematic to developing essential language blocks in young...
by Zareena Koch | Oct 27, 2015 | News
St Joseph Institute has long enjoyed outstanding Board service by its committed members. “I say it all the time but I’ll happily say it again,” says Zareena Koch, Director of Development. “We have one of the hardest working and most...
by Zareena Koch | Oct 6, 2015 | Event, News
Thank you for joining us at the 2015 gala! Fill out the form below including credit card information. Call 636-532-3211 x236 or...
by Zareena Koch | Sep 3, 2015 | News
On September 4, 1837, two exhausted CSJs finally ended their long journey from France at a small dwelling on the Mississippi River and found themselves in an unusual situation. The priest before them did not believe they were Sisters because they were dressed in...
by Zareena Koch | Aug 14, 2015 | Blog, Education, iHear Internet Therapy, parent topics
Our iHear therapists build a close relationship with families not unlike home based therapists. “I’m in their home a few times a week,” says Barb Meyers, CED and iHear therapist. “I’ve had kids offer me ice cream through the...
by Zareena Koch | Jul 13, 2015 | Education, News
A.G.Bell’s Listening and Language Symposium, “The Brain Science of Hearing” has concluded with presentations by Teri Ouellette, President; Cheryl Broekelmann, Director STL Operations; Michelle Graham, lead EI Interventionist and Jeanne Flowers, iHear...
by Zareena Koch | Jun 25, 2015 | Education, parent topics
Summer is here and that means heat and humidity, perspiration and pools—all of which can be damaging to your equipment! Additionally, some kids don’t want to take the device off. “For little kids, just tell them ‘We don’t wear these in the water. They will break”...
by Zareena Koch | Jun 25, 2015 | Education, parent topics
By Amy Knackstedt, MA, CED Are you planning a fun family trip this summer? Whether you go to the local water park or make the haul to Disney World, your vacation can be much more than just great memories. Below are a few ideas to think about as you prepare and return...