You’ve Got This - With Zazi and Tess, Speech Therapists

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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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.

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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 wal...

In this episode, we’re talking all things wees, poos, bums and farts – why kids are obsessed, what’s actually developmentally normal, and when to lean in or set a boundary. We also touch on when toilet humour crosses into sexualised behaviour, and how to tell what’s age-appropriate curiosity versus something that might need more support.

We mention this brilliant resource from STOP that helps parents navigate developmentally typica...

In this episode we tackle the hot topic of gentle parenting. Is it really the best approach, or just another parenting trend? We’ll unpack the misconceptions, share surprising insights from our experiences with kids, and discuss whether this approach can truly make a difference. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, parent or educator, this episode is sure to spark your curiosity!

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This podcast that takes the turbulence out of long-haul family travel.  From packing snacks that won’t end up on the ceiling to mastering the art of in-flight entertainment, we share our tips, tricks, and laugh-out-loud stories to help you navigate those long hours in the sky. Whether you’re a seasoned jetsetter or preparing for your first family adventure, we’ve got your back. So buckle up, grab your snacks, and prepare for takeof...

In this episode, we’re talking about something that still shows up in lots of parenting advice - the idea that “just a little slap” is harmless, helpful, or even necessary.

We explore:

• Why physical punishment (yes, even a slap on the hand) isn’t just ineffective — it can be harmful
• What the research tells us about physical discipline and long-term outcomes for children
• What respectful, effective discipline can look like
• How we...

Kids lie—it's a fact of life. But before you start worrying that your little one is on a path to deception, let’s talk about why kids fib in the first place. In this episode, Tess and Zazi break down the developmental reasons behind lying, from imagination-fueled storytelling to fear of getting in trouble.

We’ll chat about how to respond in a way that encourages honesty without creating more lies, how to avoid shame-based reactions...

We encourage children to be honest and inquisitive, but what happens when their honesty becomes insensitive, or even causes offence?! In his hilarious episode, Zazi and Tess share some brutally honest comments and questions they've been faced by children with over the years and some simple scripts to keep in mind if you find yourself in the same situation.

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