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O.C. working moms, continued ...Published: May, 2010

Miche’ Alameida
Ladera Ranch
Pediatric Speech Pathologist

Miche’ Almeida does triple duty as a pediatric speech pathologist, business owner and single mom of two boys. Her company is South County Pediatric Speech in Mission Viejo.
   
“As a pediatric speech pathologist, I am responsible for the evaluation and treatment of children with speech and language disorders, ages birth through adolescence,” says Almeida. “

As an owner of the business, I share administrative duties, company marketing and employee training. I have been a speech language pathologist for 17 years and have co-owned the company for almost 14 years.”
   
Like most working moms, or moms in general, the quest to bring it all together is her greatest challenge. She volunteers at her sons’ school on Fridays, but she is not always able to attend student functions or every sports activity on a regular basis.
   
“My greatest joy as a single working mom is the ability to provide financial and emotional support to my children,” Almeida says. “When my boys say they are proud of me for teaching children with disabilities how to think and talk, I feel blessed to be able to do what I love.” southcountypediatricspeech.com

Miche’s tip: “Accept help from family and friends. And having a calendar function on my phone to remind me of events and tasks helps to keep me organized.”