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| 28. Bonnie's Trimester Four in Review | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:36:14 | |
Bonnie's journey through Trimester Four is the focus of today's episode and it is a true testament to her unending strength and resilience! During her pregnancy, Bonnie experienced complications in the form of severe preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and hip pain that prevented her from walking more than a few metres. But it was after her son Patrick was born (at 37 weeks and 2.5 kilograms) that the real challenge began. Jaundice, a tongue-tie, and power vomiting characterised the first 6 weeks of Bonnie's fourth trimester. Listen to the episode to hear Bonnie candidly share stories from what she describes as the most difficult period of her life, as well as some of the highlights and what kept her going! Her limitless capacity for perseverance is truly inspirational.
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| 27. Heidi's Trimester Four in Review | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:42:48 | |
Welcome back to the Pop Family Podcast! Today we're covering Heidi's fourth trimester (we'll hear all about Bonnie's fourth trimester in the next episode!). She walks us through her time at the hospital after giving birth and explains how she diagnosed her baby's tongue tie, why the hospital was not helpful with the issue, and the frenectomy she decided on. We also discuss the expectations we have that our bodies will 'bounce back' after giving birth, the tricky balancing act that is newborn sleep, the highs and lows of breastfeeding, the bonding that contact naps bring, and going back to work after having a baby. Finally, we share some of Heidi's recommendations for Mums in the fourth trimester. Thank you for joining us and don't forget to stay tuned for Part B!
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| 17. Child Development Starts Before Conception! A Recap of Trimester 0 with Spot Speechies Bonnie & Heidi | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:30:56 | |
Thanks for tuning in to the Spot Family Podcast! Today we have the first in a series of special episodes on early, early, early child development. These episodes will focus on two of the Spot team members' unique journeys towards motherhood with over ten years of experience working as child development professionals.
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| 16. What Causes Fussy Eating? The Best Ways to Prevent It & Strategies to Overcome It With Melanie Potock | 19 Oct 2021 | 00:42:37 | |
Despite what ads and movies would have us believe, mealtime with a young one can be a source of anxiety for many parents, particularly if that child is a picky eater. Today, we chat to international speaker, author, therapist, and mother Melanie Potock, who brings her blend of vast experience and practical therapy to help us manage this common issue. 'Coach Mel' talks us through everything on this subject - from preventative action to common causes and patterns that might be impacting your little one. She also shares some valuable resources that parents can access right now if you have a fussy eater.
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| 15. What is Educational Psychology with Danielle Copplin | 05 Oct 2021 | 00:31:39 | |
This week on the Spot Family podcast, we get together with Danielle Copplin to learn more about educational and developmental psychology. In our conversation with Danielle, we discuss her role in diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders like dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD, to name a few. We delve into how a formal diagnosis can help families seek out and access the support they need and why parents shouldn't be nervous about taking their child to see a developmental or educational psychologist. We also discuss how speech pathologists and developmental and educational psychologists can work in tandem to diagnose and treat children. Join us today for an informative and inspiring conversation on lifelong learning, the joy that comes from helping families and so much more!
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Links mentioned in today's episode: Scope Psychology Services Australia Scope Psychology Services Australia on Facebook | |||
| 14. Talk, Read, Play, Succeed with Little Birdie Books | 21 Sep 2021 | 00:36:14 | |
Janice Zee from Little Birdie Books joins us on the Spot Family Podcast today to talk about reading with children, how to deeply engage the important parts of a child's brain, the philosophy at her company, and so much more! We get to hear from Janice about the research that informs and underpins all the work at Little Birdie Books, and she also shares some basic information on how parents can maximize the impact of reading time with their kids.
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Links mentioned in today's episode: Download Janice's top 5 book recommendations here: Little Birdie Books on Instagram Little Birdie Books on Facebook Dyslexia Support Australia on Facebook | |||
| 13. Airway Obstruction & Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Why is it Bad for My Child? Part 2 with Dr David McIntosh | 21 Sep 2021 | 00:28:22 | |
Fifteen years ago, when Dr David McIntosh was in the process of becoming a paediatric ENT, a study came out that showed how common it is for sleep-disordered breathing pathologies to be misdiagnosed as having ADHD. This is one of the many ways in which children suffer negative impacts of poor quality sleep. Others include detrimental impacts on cognitive function and cardiovascular health. If you suspect that your child, or any children you know, might be suffering from sleep-disordered breathing, David's book, Snored to Death, is an invaluable resource that will equip you with more information than most medical professionals could give you on the subject! Be sure to check it out below.
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Links mentioned in today's episode: Download your own ENT Checklist from the Spot Family website here: https://spot.family/podcasts/sleep-disordered-breathing-part-2/ Grab a copy of Dr McIntosh's book Snored to Death here: Amazon link | |||
| 12. Airway Obstruction & Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Why is it Bad for My Child? Part 1 with Dr David McIntosh | 21 Sep 2021 | 00:32:21 | |
A lack of sleep impacts our concentration, behaviour, emotions, energy levels and ability to learn, and it appears that children suffer more than adults. However, until quite recently, this vital activity was largely neglected by the medical profession. Our guest today, Dr David McIntosh, is a paediatric ENT who has centred his practice around improving the way children breathe at night in order to alleviate the range of potential adverse outcomes that can arise as a result of sleep-disordered breathing.
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Links mentioned in today's episode: Download your own ENT Checklist from the Spot Family website here: https://spot.family/podcasts/sleep-disordered-breathing-part-1/ | |||
| 11. Why Phonics are Important: with Alison Perry | 20 May 2020 | 00:55:02 | |
Phonics is the relationship between letters and sounds. Simple as that. It is the basis for reading and spelling, and unfortunately, not enough children in Australia are getting the correct phonics instruction in their early years, making literacy acquisition difficult. Today we talk about; what phonics are, the role phonics play in learning to read and spell, and in the wider acquisition of "literacy", Alison gives us some of her favorite phonics activities, we talk about the role that phonics can play in teaching children with dyslexia and literacy difficulties how to read and spell, AND we discuss how Australian schools are using phonics already, and possibly ways for schools wanting to improve their approach to reading, spelling, and overall literacy. Find Alison HERE> https://www.soundality.com.au/ | |||
| 10. Treatment Options for Tongue Tie: with Dr Marjan Jones | 13 May 2020 | 00:51:54 | |
Make sure you listen to Episode 9 BEFORE this episode. Today in episode 10, we are discussing the possible solutions to tongue tie. There is the choice to do nothing, and occasionally when a tongue tie is not having a functional impact on the patient, this is an option. Today we also discuss frenectomy, frenotomy, and the different types of surgical procedures that can be performed on tongue ties, and whether anaesthetic is required. We discuss the impact of surgery, and the pros and cons. We discuss orofacial myology, and the impact of this important therapy to prepare and rehabilitate tongue before and after surgery. We let you know how to find out your own information on tongue tie (even though this is really tricky), and Dr Jones gives her personal advice to those with children who have tongue-tie. Find her website HERE. | |||
| 9. Tongue Tie Unpacked: The controversy, the definition, the impact it can have on speech, swallowing, teeth, & muscles; with Dr Marjan Jones | 06 May 2020 | 01:20:32 | |
Tongue tie is a controversial topic. Many health professionals like to dance around the subject, and some choose to ignore it entirely. For some health professionals, such as our therapists at Spot, looking out for tongue tie and the potential impacts, is part of our daily job. We believe that there is more than enough evidence to at least be sharing all that we can with our clients. It is up to you, the patient, the parent, the client... to decide whether you act on treating a tongue tie or not. As someone who has both personally and professionally seen the impacts of tongue tie on various stages of facial development, speech, swallowing, breathing, eating, and life… I think you all deserve to hear this. Before we go any further, this episode is brought to you by our smarty pants challenge! Head to our website spot.family/podcasts and click on episode 9 to sign up! It's a 6 day challenge for school-aged kids. They'll receive a free speech pathology sessions into their inbox daily, for 6 days! Perfect for homeschooling, school holidays, and extra learning opportunities at home.
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| 8. How-To Homeschool, Stay Fit and Find Balance Between Life & Family: with Joy McClymont | 29 Apr 2020 | 00:43:58 | |
In this episode I chat to Joy McClymont. Joy is a mother of 4 who runs her virtual fitness company from an isolated cattle & sheep station in western Queensland. Joy homeschools her kids, runs a business, keeps fit, helps out on the station and manages to find that "me-time" as often as she can- to lead a balanced life... in isolation! We've all been struggling over the past few weeks with adjusting to isolation, and many of you will be adjusting to schooling at home. Joy has given us tons of advice on ALL of the above- and personally, since recording, I've already implemented some of her advice. Thanks https://offthetracktraining.com.au/ This episode is 100% relevant to family life right now, and is going to be relevant for working mothers and homeschooling families well into the future. Today's episode is brought to you by our SMARTY PANTS CHALLENGE. This is a series of 6 learning challenges, perfect for primary-schoolers, that drop into your inbox every day, for 6 days. Head to our website: https://spot.family/podcasts/ and click on Episode 8 to sign up! Also, PLEASE subscribe to the Spot Family Podcast on whatever app you are listening on, I would really appreciate it! | |||
| 26. Our Birth Stories With Bonnie & Heidi | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:53:47 | |
Welcome back to another episode of the Pop Family Podcast! The beautiful Bonnie is back with us again today to share her and Heidi's birth stories from January this year (2022). The accounts of their birthing experiences are quite detailed and may be triggering for some. We begin with Bonnie's journey as she tells us of her pre-labour experience, why she had to be induced, and why her options around her delivery were limited. We learn about her transition into active labour, why she chose to be in her body rather than her head, how she instinctively knew when to start pushing, and what her preferences for delivery were. Heidi shares why she loved having both a private obstetrician and midwife, what 'stretch and sweeps' means, her dilemma when trying to ascertain whether her contractions were real, and how she entered a fully meditative state. Through Heidi's birthing story we learn how the bath became her happy place, and how she was eventually able to find the resolve to push after an arduous 12-hour labour. This is a truly enlightening episode and, if you'd like to hear the names of the two special bubs, be sure to tune in!
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| 7. How Language Impacts Behaviour, Literacy, Learning and Mental Health (in Children and Adults) | 23 Apr 2020 | 00:37:06 | |
If you are a human, you have language skills, and they could potentially be having a pretty big impact on your life. In episode 7 Speech Pathologist Heidi Begg talks about what language is. Why language skills play such an important role in literacy, learning, behaviour and mental health. Also, it's important to know when listening to this episode that language skills don't just affect kids. You absolutely cannot grow out of having language difficulties. If you know a child with language difficulties, they will become an adult with language difficulties. These difficulties morph and manifest as we get older and learn better coping and compensatory strategies. Whilst these strategies are good, they are not a great long term solution to the problem. I am SO EXCITED that today's episode is brought to you all by our new Smarty Pants Challenge! This is a series of video challenges, created by Spot speech pathologists, for kids. Just go to our website, spot.family/podcasts and click on episode 7 to sign up for the smarty pants challenge! | |||
| 6. What To Do When Your Child Sucks Their Thumb with Zohara Nguyen: Is Thumb Sucking Really That Bad? PART 2 | 16 Apr 2020 | 00:26:23 | |
In Episode 5 Zohara Nguyen and I talked about thumb sucking and oral habits. We learned what oral habits are, how to identify them, and the IMPACT oral habits can have on development and function. In this episode, we chat to Zohara about how to manage and treat oral habits, how to fix them, and how parents can prevent them before they even start happening! We discuss the guilt that parents might feel when their child has an oral habit or suck their thumb, and give advice to parents in this situation. This episode comes with a FREE downloadable PDF all about oral habits and thumb sucking. Go to www.spot.family/podcasts to get your copy! You can find a link to the book Zohara talks about on this episode here. | |||
| 5. Is Thumb Sucking Really That Bad? with Zohara Nguyen: PART 1 | 08 Apr 2020 | 00:36:00 | |
"Thumb sucking" might have a big name, but the more technical term for sticking your fingers in your mouth? Is "oral habit". Thumbs aren't the only things that get put into your mouth, or your kids mouth, on a regular basis. At this crucial time that we're developing this podcast, Corona virus is rapidly spreading around the world. It's a really appropriate time to be looking at oral habits, and not only how they can impact on facial growth and development, but basic hygiene as well. Having your fingers in your mouth spreads germs, and we should try to avoid it in ourselves, and in our children, as much as possible. Orofacial Myology is a field of study, or type of research that looks closely at the causes of oral habits, why they occur, and the impact that oral habits can have on the face, the mouth, and function. Orofacial Myology is integral in the diagnosis, and treatment of oral habits, and part one of this series will deep dive into all of these things.
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| 4. Is My Child a Late Talker? | 01 Apr 2020 | 00:19:41 | |
Quick and fast - this episode is about identifying the red flags of a "late talker", and what speech and language milestones your child should be hitting before the age of 4. We discuss the impact of being a late talker, as well as when to seek support, and what assessment and therapy looks like for late talkers. Before we get into that, today's episode is brought to you by our amazing and FREE red flags checklist. This is a tick & flick resource that parents, teachers and professionals can use to identify red flags in children from infancy, up to high school! Head to our website: spot.family/podcasts/ to get your hands on this freebie! Also, please hit subscribe on whatever podcast app you are listening on - I would really appreciate it! | |||
| 3. How to Fix a Lisp | 25 Mar 2020 | 00:20:50 | |
The common lisp. We all probably know someone with one. So, is it really a big deal? How do we identify them, and how do we fix them? Before we get into that, today's episode is brought to you by our amazing and FREE red flags checklist. This is a tick & flick resource that parents, teachers and professionals can use to identify red flags in children from infancy, up to high school! Head to our website: spot.family/podcasts/ to get your hands on this freebie! Also, please hit subscribe on whatever podcast app you are listening on - as that means more of the podcast universe will hear this episode! | |||
| 2. What is Working Memory? with Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway | 25 Mar 2020 | 00:34:09 | |
As a Speech Pathologist who has been working in the area literacy and learning difficulties for many years, "WORKING MEMORY" is a term that comes up often. Not only does it come up often, but I feel that it has a HUGE impact on not only our ability to learn, but on our entire lives. This stems from my personal experiences with working memory, and the experience of doing long-therapy with children and adults who have working memory difficulties. Working Memory predicts academic success from kindergarten to university and is linked to learning in those with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism.This essentially means, that the smartest person in the classroom, is not always getting the best marks. I don't know about you - but this little nugget of information made me feel pretty good! Before we get into that, today's episode is brought to you by our amazing and FREE red flags checklist. This is a tick & flick resource that parents, teachers and professionals can use to identify red flags in children from infancy, up to high school! We include red flags for working memory in this resource, so head to our website: spot.family/podcasts/ to get your hands on this freebie! Also, please hit subscribe on whatever podcast app you are listening on - as that means more of the podcast universe will hear this episode! Dr Tracy Alloway's information (including books, Ted talks & research!) can be found here: https://tracyalloway.com/ | |||
| 25. Trimester Three In Review With Bonnie & Heidi | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:20:28 | |
Welcome back to the Pop Family Podcast! Today, CEO Heidi is joined by Bonnie once again, this time to discuss the third trimester of their pregnancies. We dive deep into our struggles such as weight gain, self-confidence, swollen ankles, gestational diabetes, and everything in between! We also take a look at the highlights of the third trimester and the special feeling you get when people are so lovely to you as a pregnant woman. Next, we dive into a few things we did during our third trimesters that we'd do again during our future pregnancy journeys. You'll hear all about antenatal classes, lactation consultants, antenatal pumping, and so much more. You don't want to miss this one!
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| 23. When Your Child Struggles with Literacy - The Journey of a Devoted Parent with Kate Andrew from Read 3 | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:57:03 | |
Today's guest, Kate, is a freelance content creator, Mum of a child with dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD, and the co-founder of the Read3 Literacy Program (if you're interested in learning more about Read 3, tune into our previous podcast with Robyn, Kate's co-founder!). In today's episode, we have an open-hearted discussion (interspersed with a few tears!) about Kate's journey of dealing with her son's diagnoses. Kate speaks candidly about the guilt and devastation that she felt when she discovered that Elliot had dyslexia, and how the experiences which followed motivated her to make literacy more accessible than it currently is. Kate shares what she wishes she had known earlier, the interventions that have been incredibly helpful for her and her son, and valuable advice for all parents out there who may be going through something similar with their own children.
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| 22. Early Literacy Difficulties & How to Treat Them with Robyn Monaghan from Read 3 | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:47:46 | |
When it comes to literacy difficulties, early intervention is everything. Today on the Spot Family Podcast we're joined by one of the best in the business to discuss early literacy difficulties, how to identify them, and some insightful tips on how to treat them! Robyn Monaghan has been a working speech pathologist for almost 40 years and, for the past 20, has focused her practice on assisting young people with dyslexia and other literacy disorders. In this episode, we learn about Read3, Robyn's tier-three intervention program for kids with severe literacy difficulties; what (or rather who) inspired its methods and development, how it's structured, and the range of children it has expanded to assist. Robyn breaks down the three tiers of intervention and lists the processing skills targeted by the tier three approach. We find out what red flags to look out for in terms of early literacy difficulties in young children and Robyn shares her top tips for parents of struggling readers! Tune in for this thorough and assuring conversation on a topic close to all of our hearts.
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| 21. Pregnancy & Second Trimester in Review with Spot Speechies Bonnie & Heidi | 11 Jan 2022 | 00:43:10 | |
Everyone's pregnancy journey is different, with its own unique challenges and highlights. In this episode of the Spot Family Podcast, resident speechies Bonnie and Heidi recap their respective experiences of trimester two! We hear about Bonnie's struggle with chronic pelvic pain and Heidi's seemingly everlasting food aversion, and how they managed these challenges. Our hosts fill us in on the immense value they found in attending alternative birthing courses with their partners and why they walked out feeling calmer and more empowered. We learn the importance of maintaining your strength through exercise, however gentle, and how SRC recovery shorts may prove to be an absolute game-changer both during pregnancy and post-partum! Join us for this hyper-real conversation which is jam-packed with pregnancy and parenting resource recommendations and experience-based advice on what to do to ease yourself into your second trimester. You're not alone on this journey and we're here to help you feel just a little bit more prepared for the miracle coming your way!
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Links mentioned in today's episode: Australian Birth Stories Podcast Steph Claire Smith on Instagram Holistic Lactation on Instagram The Holistic Sleep Nurse on Instagram | |||
| 20. Understanding ADHD with Olwen Forker from Backchat Speech Pathology | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:49:19 | |
Hyperactivity, endless energy, incessant speaking, and impulsivity... These are some common signs of classic ADHD in little ones that many of us may recognise. Today on the Spot Family Podcast we're speaking to Olwen Forker from Backchat Speech Pathology in Brisbane, who's bringing her extensive ADHD expertise to the conversation with a particular focus on awareness around inattentive ADHD markers. Olwen's three children each have ADHD as part of their neurodevelopmental profile and today she shares her journey as a mother and Speech Pathologist who not only specialises but lives her work with neurodiverse little ones. Hear all the ways that classic versus inattentive ADHD presents, the various challenges experienced in executive functioning, and how the Backchat clinic works as an invaluable resource for parents, paediatricians, OTs, and GPs. This episode covers everything you need to know about ADHD, so if you're a parent whose gut instinct is telling you something's up, a therapist or teacher who wants to expand your knowledge, or you are just interested in this increasingly prevalent diagnosis, tune in now!
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Links mentioned in today's episode: BackChat Speech Pathology on Facebook BackChat Speech Pathology on Instagram Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Program SFP Episode 14: Talk, Read, Play, Succeed with Little Birdie Books SFP Episode 2: What is Working Memory? With Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway | |||
| 19. Pregnancy & Trimester One in Review, with Spot Speechies Bonnie & Heidi | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:37:28 | |
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Spot Family Podcast!
Today is the next instalment in our series on early child development and pregnancy! We discuss how each pregnancy is different, what we expected versus the reality of what our bodies were asking for, and some ways each of our lives have improved over the last few months.
Bonnie shares a very personal scare that happened in her first few weeks, and Heidi gets honest about how her work life had to change earlier than realized (for the better).
You'll also hear some top tips and tricks for surviving some of the more uncomfortable physical symptoms, as well as some recommendations for some (other) excellent podcasts to support you.
From the 12-week rule of secrecy to big boobs and nausea, this episode touches on all the things that make this time so scary, and wonderful! If you're looking for real and honest reflections on all the highs and lows of trimester one, tune in now to hear all this and more!
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| 18. Bottles, Dummies, Sippy Cups & Introducing Solids with Melanie Potock | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:42:12 | |
There are times where traditional sensory feeding therapy is ineffective and it is in these cases where a more holistic, environmental approach might be taken. Here at Spot, we firmly believe that preventative or environmental measures are the most important step in making a difference to your child's oral development journey. We are so grateful to welcome Melanie Potock back onto the show to continue the conversation about how the environment impacts development that we began in Episode 16! In today's conversation, we chat about what to do and what to avoid at certain ages and stages in your child's development, starting right from birth. We get into the subjects of dummies, bottles, teether toys, and utensils, hearing Melanie's recommendations on the right shapes and sizes, appropriate phases for their use, benefits for development, and a whole lot more! Melanie also covers the subject of solid foods, how and when to introduce these to your child, and which foods to avoid. On top of all this, Melanie has also created a ton of resources for parents who would like to learn more about the topics covered today, so be sure to tune in to catch them all!
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