Whitney McMullin joins us on the Speech Source Podcast with an insightful conversation that shares her experience of balancing contract work with the entrepreneurial spirit. She discusses how she sidestepped the pressures of productivity quotas to craft a career that's both fulfilling and flexible. Her journey is a testament to setting boundaries that work with her dual role as a clinician and mother. We discuss contracting with companies, her unique hybrid approach with ECI (Early Childhood Int...
Mar 26, 2024•33 min
In this episode, we talk with speech pathologist Belle Ormiston about her journey in blending creativity with the discipline of speech pathology. Belle's entry into entrepreneurship began as an endeavor to fill a gap she observed in the market during the global pandemic—an absence of merchandise that connected and appealed to speech therapy professionals. The creation of her product line, Bee the SLP, marked the beginning of a new chapter. Continuing as a full time speech therapist at a local pe...
Mar 19, 2024•48 min
In the first episode of our new series "How I Built My Speech Path Business," we talk to pediatric speech pathologist Marcia Church . Over the last few years, Marcia has built her private practice in the Dallas, Texas area called Pediatric Speech Stars . Not only has she grown her pediatric private speech practice into a thriving business, but she has also created resources for other speech pathologists to successfully market and brand their own business, as well as an online retail shop with cu...
Mar 12, 2024•40 min
As a speech therapist, have you ever been curious about the entrepreneurial world? This season, we are so excited to bring you a line up of remarkable professionals who've taken that leap. From clinic owners to digital innovators, hear firsthand accounts of how these passionate and driven individuals manage to create a dream that becomes success. Get ready to be inspired by the stories of our guests, each sharing a distinct narrative of how they've carved their unique paths in creating their bus...
Mar 05, 2024•16 min
It's been such a fun and exciting season with great topics and interesting guests. Listen to Episode 67 to hear clips from some of our favorites, and a little reflection from Kim and Mary about why we really enjoyed these episodes. Episodes we talk about: 58. The Movement Mama: Kailee Noland 60. What is Apraxia of Speech 61. How to Motivate Kids 62. Sara Lopez 63. Love Languages for Kids 64. First Words 65. Dietician Emily French Thanks for listening and being a part of our passion and community...
Dec 14, 2023•36 min
Oral Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is all about the interconnectedness of eating, speaking, and sleeping. Yes - these things are all related! Discover how common issues like pacifier use, mouth breathing, and tongue ties can shake this delicate balance. We dive into the importance of proper nasal breathing and touch on structural issues such as enlarged tonsils and tongue ties, reinforcing why understanding this interconnectedness is both important for children's overall health as well as their ou...
Dec 07, 2023•29 min
Today's guest is Emily French, registered dietician, co-owner of RDs for Little Eaters, and mother of two. As a working mother with two children, she is in the thick of it with activities, appointments, and a busy lifestyle! She gets it when it comes to what it takes to have healthy eating habits on the go. Emily shares her biggest tips and tricks to helping children have healthy eating habits and a good relationship with food. Emily shares her family's personal balance of sugar intake in order ...
Nov 15, 2023•58 min
What are the most common first words? How do those words become phrases and sentences? Kim and Mary talk through the process of how children learn to talk and make a very complicated process simple. Join us to learn about how you can help teach your child their first words and sentences! Link to resources for moving through our First Words plan First Words Bundle by Speech Source | TPT (teacherspayteachers.com) For more information on speech, language, feeding and play visit The Speech Source an...
Nov 01, 2023•41 min
Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell's book "The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively" is a great book for anyone who works with children. Love languages are not a foreign concept to most adults in relationships, but have you ever thought about your children having their own love languages? Knowing your child or patient's love language empowers you to better comprehend your child's unique needs, and respond in a way that fosters a deeper bond and accelerates their de...
Oct 17, 2023•24 min
Join us for an inspiring conversation about the importance of advocacy and community with the Sara Lopez, a dedicated mother of two, Enrique and Joaquin. Sara shares her personal journey of advocacy, revealing how she navigated the emotional journey of IEP meetings and dedicated herself to ensuring the best educational opportunities for her sons. The conversation explores the critical role of community and the importance of fostering relationships with school personnel. Sara's inspiring determin...
Oct 04, 2023•31 min
What does it take to successfully motivate children, whether in a therapy session or day-to-day parenting? Imagine if you could seamlessly infuse your goals into the time spent with a child while establishing a deep bond built on trust, respect, and genuine care. In our discussion, we draw from our 25 years of experience as pediatric speech-language pathologists to reveal the crucial elements in achieving this. To build a strong relationship with a child, trust and respect are non-negotiable. We...
Sep 22, 2023•28 min
Episode 60: In this episode, Kim and Mary break down the definition of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), a speech disorder that affects the motor planning of language from the brain to the mouth, much like a glitch in computer coding. They discuss how parents and providers can be aware of the unique markers of apraxia, and the vital role of a speech therapist skilled in using a motor-based therapy approach. This episode is an invaluable resource for comprehensively understanding and managing Ch...
Sep 18, 2023•26 min
Episode 59 Kim and Mary talk about two of their favorite interactive books, All Better, a beautifully illustrated book that cleverly incorporates colorful bandaids and cute animals to teach children about colors, body parts, and empathy and Let's Find Momo, a captivating search-and-find book with real-life images. We share our insights on how these books can be used to engage with your child on different developmental levels and how they can turn reading time into a fun, educational experience. ...
Sep 01, 2023•10 min
How about a holistic approach to empowering your parenting journey? As a Doctor of Pediatric Physical Therapy and the founder of The Movement Mama, Kailee Noland brings a wealth of knowledge to our latest episode. We talk about her innovative Thriving in the First Year Summit , the true necessities for new babies, and explore the sometimes complex world of baby development, Kailee shares her journey as both a therapist and a mother and shares her perspective on the importance of allowing childre...
Aug 22, 2023•47 min
Episode 57: Tune into this episode and uncover the power of a unique tool - The Ribbon Game - that's helping take the anxiety out of feeding therapy. Imagine a game that awards ribbons for various food properties like 'most spicy', 'most soft', or 'best squish', turning food exploration into a fun, stress-free experience for children. We share how this game can serve as a handy resource for therapists and parents alike by fostering communication and fun in a creative, hands-on way. This episode ...
Aug 18, 2023•12 min
Co-host Mary Brezik shares her personal story of navigating the needs of her third child, Jack. As a pediatric feeding therapist, the very last thing she expected was to be put in the position of now being the patient of exactly the children she has always served. Mary shares her struggle putting together the puzzle pieces of his medical needs, leaning on her medical team, the significance of advocacy, and how it affected her friendships, involvement in the community, and faith. Don't forget to ...
Aug 15, 2023•41 min
Episode 55! Tune into our latest podcast episode where we host the savvy travel-content creator and founder of @AdiosTeam, Kate Team. Kate has mastered the art of traveling with young kids and shares some of her tips and tricks for success with us! Kate takes us on a journey through her hands-on experiences, planning and executing trips with her two little adventurers. She shares her go-to strategies for making travel enjoyable and less stressful for both kids and adults. She also shares some in...
Aug 02, 2023•24 min
Episode 54! Activity books! This Friday Kim and Mary share several of their favorite activity art books they have used over the years. Whether you have a 4 year old or a 12 year old, there is an idea for you! Here is a link to some of our favorites! My First Learn to Draw Farm Animals My First Learn to Draw Baby Animals My First Learn to Draw Bible Stories Totally Awesome Mazes and Puzzles Step by Step Drawing Book Amazing Activity Book Unicorn Activity Book Don't forget to check out more of our...
Jul 28, 2023•9 min
Say goodbye to the mystery that often surrounds swallow studies. As a parent or healthcare provider, you'll come away with a better understanding of this necessary, yet often misunderstood procedure. Tune in as we deep dive into this topic with our special guest, speech pathologist Ashley Stone. We start off our conversation with telltale signs indicating that a child might be having difficulty swallowing - everything from persistent coughing to refusal to eat. We then walk you through the proce...
Jul 26, 2023•39 min
You're in for a real treat, as we're joined by the brilliant minds behind Story Stage , Rebecca Carlisle and Leigh Scanlon. They've used their combined expertise in education, speech language pathology, sales, and academic language therapy to develop a unique program that teaches children valuable language skills through interactive games and products. Prepare to be inspired by their passion for education and speech therapy, which has driven the creation of programs that impact children's social...
Jul 20, 2023•37 min
Episode 51! Each Friday, Kim and Mary talk about their favorite toys, books, game, etc. and how to use them to work on speech and language skills! Today it's toys! Crayola Sidewalk Chalk Reusable Water Balloons Don't forget to listen back to our other Friday Favorites! We would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review! If you want to see these toys in video, watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlLTahW0gfM Follow us on Instagram @thespeechsource and check out our websit...
Jul 14, 2023•9 min
Episode 50! Each Friday, Kim and Mary talk about their favorite toys, books, game, etc. and how to use them to work on speech and language skills! Today it's games! Charades for Kids Spot It Junior Don't forget to listen back to our other Friday Favorites! We would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @thespeechsource and check out our website, The Speech Source , for great speech and language resources! Also, if you haven't done so already, foll...
Jul 07, 2023•11 min
Episode 49 is all about how to keep kids voices healthy and sounding themselves! Kim and Mary go through common issues they see with children's voices, what is normal and not normal, and how to promote healthy habits to keep your child's voice sounding its best. We talk about abuses like yelling, sound effects, even video games! The all important goal of HYDRATION for your voice, when to seek an ENT, and how to be prepared for your visit to maximize your time and your outcome. Leave us a review ...
Jul 05, 2023•37 min•Ep. 49
Kim and Mary talk about 2 of their favorite toys to use outside with kids in play. Both of these are great for getting requests, repetition and many other speech and language skills! We will definitely be talking about more outside toys as we work through the summer months. Rocket Launcher Velcro Toss and Catch game Butterfly launcher Please subscribe to our podcast, and leave us a review! Also, check out our website at The Speech Source and follow us on Instagram @thespeechsource. Also, if you ...
Jun 30, 2023•10 min
Developmental stuttering is a short period of time, but how you handle it can affect your child and family. Kim and Mary talk through developmental stuttering, risk factors for long term stuttering, and most importantly, ways to support your child when they are stuttering. Listen to this episode to also hear when it is a good time to get in touch with a speech therapist when it comes to stuttering. One of our favorite resources is The Stuttering Foundation which provides information for both fam...
Jun 28, 2023•36 min
Are you looking for more books your children will love and enjoy? Today's Friday Favorites are two books we LOVE and know your children will too. They are colorful, interactive and can be used to work on many different language concepts. We hope you check them out! Every Friday Kim and Mary share their favorite of a certain category - books, games, art supplies, outdoor toys, music...the list goes on! Look for Friday Favorites "FF" in the title for more of these short and sweet episodes. Love wh...
Jun 23, 2023•12 min•Ep. 46
Need more ideas for your next vacation or road trip to pass the time? Take a break from the screen and try to pass the time with some of these language rich activities! Whether in a car or on a plane, this episode will help you have a few tricks up your sleeve the next time you have a long (or short!) trip with kids. Every Friday Kim and Mary share their favorite of a certain category - books, games, art supplies, outdoor toys, music...the list goes on! Look for Friday Favorites "FF" in the titl...
Jun 09, 2023•20 min
Looking for more fun and enjoyable games to play with your children, nieces & nephews, or clients? Guess Who and Marble Run Duplos are great games to work on speech and language concepts. Each Friday Mary and Kim talk about two of their favorite activities that encourage and promote speech and language development. From books and toys to games and songs, we talk about how we use each one and specific areas they target. Look for "FF" in the title to find these short and sweet Friday Favorites...
May 19, 2023•14 min
What sounds should kids be saying and when? This episode is all about basic speech development and corresponds with our free resource “Speech Sound Checklist.” We answer when each sound is developed, how each sound is made, and even some tips on how we like to teach them. Speech sound production follows muscle development of the mouth and face. Follow along as we talk through the pattern of: 1. Strength 2. Control 3. Coordination 4. Refinery Referenced in our episode: (1) Speech Sound Developmen...
May 12, 2023•33 min
Is your child not talking yet and getting frustrated when trying to communicate? We share our most successful tips for parents who are experiencing these moments. This can be an overwhelming time (for the child AND the parent). Putting some of these strategies into place might help with expectations and stress levels. Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review! We would love to get your thoughts on other topics we can cover. Check out more information and all of our resources...
May 02, 2023•35 min
