Season 2 Episode #13: The Drool Dilemma: What to Do When Dribbling Isn't Just a Phase
Every parent faces the question: "Is this normal?" Persistent drooling can be a source of concern, but how do you differentiate between a harmless phase and a sign of something more? Join us as we explore the developmental milestones related to drooling, the role of oral motor skills, and expert advice on when to seek help.
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Season 2 Episode #12: Why Your Child Keeps Biting Their Nails (and What to Do About It)
In this episode, we dig into the curious (and kind of gross) world of nail-biting. Is it just a quirky habit or a secret sign of stress? We’ll chew over the science behind why kids do it, what it might mean, and most importantly—how to help them stop without turning into the Nail Police.
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Season 2 Episode #11: How to Build Your Child’s Literacy Skills Without a Single Worksheet
Feeling the pressure about your child’s handwriting or spelling before they start school? You're not alone. In this episode, we unpack some of the biggest misconceptions in early education including what your child needs to know before going to school and why handwriting is not the holy grail of literacy. We explore how oral language is the true foundation of literacy and why forcing handwriting early can actually hold kids back.
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Season 2 Episode #10: Childhood Regressions: What’s Normal, What’s Not, & When to Worry
Your child was sleeping through, eating like a champ, chatting away... and now it feels like everything’s gone backwards. Welcome to the messy middle of childhood development: regression.
In this episode, we unpack the why behind regressions in language, sleep, feeding and play. We explore what’s developmentally typical, what’s often triggered by stress, change or growth, and what might be a red flag worth following up.
We’ll share real-life examples, explain why some regressions are actually a sign of progress, and offer reassurance for when things feel chaotic. Plus, we’ll give you practical ways to support your child (and yourself) through the wobbles – without panic or pressure.
Because going backwards isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes it’s just a child’s nervous system asking for a little extra safety on the way forward.
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Season 2 Episode #9: Bad Behaviour or a Sensory Need? Let’s Talk Proprioception.
Does your child climb, crash, wriggle, wrestle, fidget, or push all day long? Do they melt down when you ask them to sit still? Or act like they’re bouncing off the walls from the moment they wake up?
In this episode, we’re diving into proprioception – the hidden sense that helps us know where our body is in space. It’s the one that tells us how hard to push, how gently to hug, and how much force to use when holding a pencil or walking down stairs.
For some kids, the need for proprioceptive input is huge - and when they don’t get enough, it can show up as tricky behaviour, meltdowns, rough play, or what looks like ‘not listening’. We’re unpacking:
What proprioception actually is (in plain English)
How to spot when your child might be seeking it
What behaviour has to do with it and how communication may also be affected
Simple, everyday ways to support your child’s sensory needs
We also chat about how this connects to regulation, focus, and that holy grail: calm.
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About You’ve Got This - With Zazi and Tess, Speech Therapists
Zazi and Tess are two speech and language therapists with a combined 21 years experience working with children, parents and educators. In this pod they discuss their own experiences, common pitfalls and share their strategies and expertise, whilst having a good laugh along the way. They’re here to empower adults to feel confident navigating all things kids.
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