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💛 Thank you.
Thank you to everyone who reached out, commented, and chose to stay during our recent community reset. I’m so grateful you’re here. My goal has never been to have the biggest community—it’s to create a supportive place where parents can ask questions, celebrate progress, and feel encouraged. To help make that happen, I’m moving to a more consistent posting rhythm so you know what to expect and have regular opportunities to connect. ✨ Mondays: Weekly Challenge 💛 Wednesdays: Wins Wednesday ❓ Fridays: Question + Coaching Thread 🧸 Sundays: Play Idea + Weekly Focus Classroom members will continue to have access to our biweekly calls and all classroom content, and I’ll still share bonus resources and discussions along the way. Thank you for being part of this community. I’m excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to continue supporting your families. 💛 If you’ve been quietly following along, I’d love for you to say hi below and introduce yourself!
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Important Disclaimer
This community provides general parent education and discussion related to communication development. It is not speech therapy, not medical advice, and not diagnosis or evaluation. Participation in this community does not establish a clinician-client relationship. Information shared here is intended to support parents in understanding communication development and to complement — not replace — professional services. Please continue to work with your child’s licensed providers as appropriate.
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Welcome to The Speech Community - Start Here!
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here 🤍 I’m Sam, a speech-language pathologist with 10 years of experience, and a toddler mom. I created this space to help you feel more confident supporting your child’s communication in everyday life. Here’s how to get started: STEP 1: Introduce yourself Comment below with: – Your child’s age – Whether they’re using words yet (yes / not yet / a few) – One thing you’re concerned about I’ll reply and help point you in the right direction. STEP 2: Start simpleYou don’t need to do everything at once. Look through the posts (weekly challenges are often a good place to start) and start with ONE strategy you can try today. Small, consistent changes make the biggest difference. STEP 3: Use everyday routines You don’t need extra time or special materials. The best opportunities are already in your day: – Mealtime – Bath time – Play – Reading STEP 4: Ask questions + share winsThis is not a space to just scroll. Ask questions, share what you’re trying, and celebrate even small progress. FREE COMMUNITY Here you’ll get: – Tips and strategies – Short trainings – Support and guidance CLASSROOM MEMBERSHIP Inside the classroom, you’ll get: – Step-by-step courses (what to do + when) – Videos showing exactly how to use strategies – Routine-based guides (mealtime, bath, play, etc.) – Monthly live calls for support + Q&A If you’re feeling stuck or want a clear plan, that’s where to go deeper. Thanks for being here. 🤍 Sam Licensed SLP & Mom
Weekly Challenge: Build the Back-and-Forth
This week, let’s focus on back-and-forth interactions. Pick something you already do every day—playing, singing, getting dressed, or making silly sounds—and try this: Do something → pause → give your baby a chance to respond → respond back. Your baby might respond by: - 👀 Looking at you - 😊 Smiling - 🗣️ Making a sound - 👋 Moving their arms or body - 🤭 Laughing - 🔄 Copying what you did - 🎵 Making a sound back when you sing Then respond to their response and keep the interaction going. For example: You make a silly sound → pause → baby babbles → you imitate their sound → pause again. You’re teaching them that “I do something, you do something, and then I get a turn again.” This week, watch for: Does your baby start looking to you for another turn? Do they make more sounds when you pause? Do they try to copy you? Do they start initiating the interaction themselves? These early back-and-forth interactions are an important foundation for later communication. 💬 At the end of the week, share one little back-and-forth moment you noticed!
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❓ Friday FAQ + Live Call Poll
Happy Friday! I’m planning our next live Q&A calls and want to make sure they’re as helpful as possible. Which topic would you most want a deep dive on? Have another topic in mind? Drop it in the comments! I’ll use your suggestions to plan upcoming live calls and trainings so they’re focused on what you need most.
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