I’m an adult who lisps. Do I need speech therapy?
Not unless you want help. Before the age of six, it’s relatively common for children to lisp /s/ and /z/ sounds. But, for some adults,…
Presentations | Speech | Voice
My voice shakes: what can I do about it?
For me, it happened most memorably during my first ever court appearance as a lawyer. It was a simple procedural mention in a mid-level court…
My child drools: what do I need to know?
Saliva is probably one of the least offensive bodily fluids. But it can still be confronting. You only have to look at how many student…
How to improve exam results: 9 free evidence-based DIY strategies
I can’t cook, read blueprints, or dress with style. But I’m good at exams. Not because I’m special or gifted. My “secret” is boring and…
Defrazzle: Ironfest (huzzah!)
A (possibly unneeded) confession: I’m a nerd. Amongst other geeky matters, I dig steampunk goggles and monocles, superheroes, penny-farthings, blacksmith-wrought sculptures, jousting medieval knights, chair-wielding…