The Speech Parent Podcast
Helping parents of kids with speech delays - just like you! The Speech Parent podcast is your one-stop-shop for actionable tips, tricks, and tons of support. I’m Emily Bower, a speech parent like yourself AND a speech-language pathologist. My goal is to equip you to advocate for your child to get what they need, empower you to help your child and home, and encourage you with a community of support! Join the community: thespeechparent.com/community
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Episodes
Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
Imitation skills are important because they are the building block of language. Today's episode discusses what they are and provides a 3 step framework to improve your child's imitation skills. ---------- join the GESTALT LANGUAGE PROCESSOR WORKSHOP waitlist!
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Today I'm answering questions from speech parents just like you! We're talking about how large tonsils can impact speech, vitamins to help your child, should you switch speech therapists if your child isn't making progress, etc.
I'd love to answer YOUR questions! Just email me at thespeechparent@gmail.com or send me a dm on social media
Join the Late Talker Challenge HERE
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
This week's episode looks at the work of Laura Mize and the skills that she believes toddlers acquire before they talk. I explain each one, such as imitation skills, and describe when you might not see a toddler needing that skill.
Join the LATE TALKER CHALLENGE here!
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Discussing a girl who makes the /t/ sound instead of the /k/ sound (like she says /tee/ for /key/) and leaves the /s/ sound off like says /nap/ for /snap/. Email: thespeechparent@gmail.com
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Today's episode I answer two questions that I've gotten asked recently as well as a couple questions from a Facebook group. If you want YOUR question answered, send me an email thespeechparent@gmail.com or dm me on IG @thespeechparent!
Get My Free Milestone Checklist HERE
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
What you say to your child is obviously important, but so is HOW you say it! Here's a quick, actionable tip for you!
Join the Gestalt Language Processor Workshop WAITLIST here!
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
In Episode 10, I shared two basic strategies that speech therapists use. This week I'm sharing two more powerful speech therapy strategies that you can use TODAY to boost your child's language development and get them talking!
Join the waitlist for my Gestalt Language Processor WORKSHOP and get it for free!
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Talking about what I'm thankful for on our speech delay journey! Not my usual episode - but a fun way to practice gratitude this Thanksgiving!
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
These 2 strategies are like the bread and butter of speech therapy! They're easy to learn and easy to implement! They have a proven track record of success and are POWERFUL ways to boost your child's language!
Join the Late Talker Challenge HERE
Join The Speech Parent Community HERE
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Wondering what your child should be able to communicate at their age?
We're looking at speech milestones by age from birth - 5 years old!
Is your child behind on their milestones? Join the 5 Day Late Talker Challenge
> Milestones PDF
> State List