Let's Get Your Kid Talking: Tips for speech f...

In this solo episode, I am opening up about a big life change. I recently resigned from my clinical job. On paper it may sound simple, but the story under it holds a lot of layers, emotion, and growth. I talk about what led to my decision, what it brought up from my childhood, an ...  Show more

In this Follow-Up episode, Dr. Mona revisits one of the most downloaded PedsDocTalk conversations, her discussion with Dr. Loretta Breuning on how rewards and threats shape a child’s brain. They break down why yelling, pleading, and bribing often backfire, and how attention itsel ...  Show more

You are in for a treat! This is my first interview and it's with my friend and fellow Speech Language Pathologist, Racheal. She has a wealth of knowledge and shares some golden nuggets in this episode. Learn the importance of meeting toddlers where they’re at developmentally to h ...  Show more

It's typical for toddlers and preschoolers not to be able to say all speech sounds correctly. It's a learning process. Maybe your child says "tar" for star or "nana" for banana. But how do you know if it's just a normal stage or something more? In this episode, we're digging into ...  Show more

Have speech milestones got you stressed? Zazi and Tess discuss the most common speech errors and at what age you'd expect them to be gone. They also explain some red flag speech errors which indicate speech therapy might be required and as per usual, highlight some key strateg ...

#055 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through her thoughts around 10 common parenting phrases she would avoid, and what she would use instead. These phrases include: use your words, why would you do that, listen to me, don’t roll your eyes at me, and more. Additionally, Lisa answers ...  Show more