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The Talking Child Podcast helps parents of late talkers understand speech and language milestones, why delays happen, and what they can do at home to support communication. Each episode offers simple, practical strategies from a speech-language pathologist to help children find their voice and thrive.
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S1E11 Episode 11: The Power of Play — Why Play Is the Fastest Way to Build Language
Episode 11: The Power of Play — Why Play Is the Fastest Way to Build LanguageIf your days are filled with toys, floor time, and play — and you’re still waiting for words — this episode is for you.In…
S1E10 Episode 10: Why Your Child Understands More Than They Can Say (And Why That Matters)
Episode 10: Why Your Child Understands More Than They Can Say (And Why That Matters)If you’ve ever said, “My child understands everything… but they just don’t talk,” this episode is for you.In this…
S1E9 Episode 9: When Your Child Won’t Imitate
Have you ever tried to get your child to copy you — clapping hands, making sounds, doing something simple — and nothing happens? Maybe your child smiles, looks at you, and then goes right back to…
S1E8 Episode 8: Why Routines Help Late Talkers Thrive
If the idea of “working on speech” feels overwhelming, this episode is for you. Routines are not rigid, boring, or restrictive — they’re one of the most powerful and supportive tools we have for…
S1E7 Episode 7: How to Help Your Child Follow Directions (Without Power Struggles)
Following directions can feel like one of the most frustrating parts of parenting — especially when it seems like your child is ignoring you, walking away, or needing everything repeated over and…
S1E6 Episode 6: Let’s Talk Together: Building Back-and-Forth Communication
In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful foundations of communication—turn-taking. Long before children use words, they learn to connect through looks, smiles, gestures, sounds, and the…
S1E5 Episode 5: Why Your Child Isn’t Talking Yet: Simple Ways to Encourage First Words
If your child understands so much but still isn’t talking, take a deep breath—you’re not failing, and your child is not behind hope. In this episode, we unpack what’s happening beneath the surface…
Reading with Active Toddlers: Easy Techniques to Grow Attention and Early Language
Does your child wiggle, wander, or walk away halfway through a book? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean story time isn’t working. In today’s episode, we explore how to turn reading into a joyful,…
Speech Therapy at the Table: Everyday Mealtime Routines That Boost Language
Did you know your kitchen table might be one of the best places to help your child talk more? In this heartwarming and practical episode, Speech-Language Pathologist Steph Karasek shares how to turn…
Turning Playtime into Language Time
Welcome back to The Talking Child Podcast! In this episode, Steph, a speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of experience, shares how the simplest moments—stacking blocks, rolling cars,…
S1E1 Welcome to The Talking Child Podcast
Welcome to The Talking Child Podcast! I’m Steph, a speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience helping children find their voice. If you’re a parent who worries that your child isn’t…
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The Talking Child Podcast has published 11 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
The Talking Child Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 8m.
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