The Speech Source

You're in for a real treat, as we're joined by the brilliant minds behind Story Stage , Rebecca Carlisle and Leigh Scanlon. They've used their combined expertise in education, speech language pathology, sales, and academic language therapy to develop a unique program that teaches children valuable language skills through interactive games and products. Prepare to be inspired by thei...

Episode 51! Each Friday, Kim and Mary talk about their favorite toys, books, game, etc. and how to use them to work on speech and language skills! Today it's toys! Crayola Sidewalk Chalk Reusable Water Balloons Don't forget to listen back to our other Friday Favorites!  We would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review! If you want to see these toys in video, watch...

Episode 50! Each Friday, Kim and Mary talk about their favorite toys, books, game, etc. and how to use them to work on speech and language skills! Today it's games! Charades for Kids Spot It Junior Don't forget to listen back to our other Friday Favorites!  We would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review!  Follow us on Instagram @thespeechsource and check out our...

Episode 49 is all about how to keep kids voices healthy and sounding themselves! Kim and Mary go through common issues they see with children's voices, what is normal and not normal, and how to promote healthy habits to keep your child's voice sounding its best.  We talk about abuses like yelling, sound effects, even video games! The all important goal of HYDRATION for your voice, when t...

Kim and Mary talk about 2 of their favorite toys to use outside with kids in play.  Both of these are great for getting requests, repetition and many other speech and language skills!  We will definitely be talking about more outside toys as we work through the summer months. Rocket Launcher Velcro Toss and Catch game Butterfly launcher Please subscribe to our podcast, and leave us a review!  Also...

Developmental stuttering is a short period of time, but how you handle it can affect your child and family. Kim and Mary talk through developmental stuttering, risk factors for long term stuttering, and most importantly, ways to support your child when they are stuttering.  Listen to this episode to also hear when it is a good time to get in touch with a speech therapist when it comes to stutterin...

Are you looking for more books your children will love and enjoy? Today's Friday Favorites are two books we LOVE and know your children will too. They are colorful, interactive and can be used to work on many different language concepts.  We hope you check them out! Every Friday Kim and Mary share their favorite of a certain category - books, games, art supplies, outdoor toys, music...the lis...

Need more ideas for your next vacation or road trip to pass the time?  Take a break from the screen and try to pass the time with some of these language rich activities!  Whether in a car or on a plane, this episode will help you have a few tricks up your sleeve the next time you have a long (or short!) trip with kids. Every Friday Kim and Mary share their favorite of a certain category - books, g...

Looking for more fun and enjoyable games to play with your children, nieces & nephews, or clients? Guess Who and Marble Run Duplos are great games to work on speech and language concepts. Each Friday Mary and Kim talk about two of their favorite activities that encourage and promote speech and language development.  From books and toys to games and songs, we talk about how we use each one and...

What sounds should kids be saying and when? This episode is all about basic speech development and corresponds with our free resource “Speech Sound Checklist.” We answer when each sound is developed, how each sound is made, and even some tips on how we like to teach them. Speech sound production follows muscle development of the mouth and face. Follow along as we talk through the pattern of:  1. S...

Is your child not talking yet and getting frustrated when trying to communicate?  We share our most successful tips for parents who are experiencing these moments.  This can be an overwhelming time (for the child AND the parent).  Putting some of these strategies into place might help with expectations and stress levels.   Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review!  We would l...

Two great early books for your young toddler or preschooler. These are tried and true favorite books you may already have in your library. Listen for more tips of HOW to read these with a child that encourages speech and language development in an fun, and engaging way! Toot Toot Beep Beep by Emma Garcia Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton  Every Friday Kim and Mary share their favorite of a certain...

Professional Spotlight: Courtney Tulbert, MS, CCC-SLP is an incredible Fort Worth Speech Pathologist well known for her creativity working with children in the home. Courtney is so fun and personable and has a passion for making sure parents can easily incorporate speech and language skills into their day to day lives with their kids.  It's no wonder families easily welcome her into their hom...

Blocks are such an important toy that helps build imagination skills.  There are ALL types of blocks!  We discuss our favorites and what skills you can target with blocks.  From simple requesting and working on the word "up," to prepositions, patterns and how to encourage creative play, this episode is full of great information to use at home or in a session with your kids! About Friday...

Most everyone has bubbles, and there are so many different ways to work on bubbles.  In this episode we talk about how to use something you already have at home to target 5 different speech and language skills: -Requesting -Fill ins -Actions -Describing -Creating phrases About Friday Favorites: Every Friday Kim and Mary share their favorite of a certain category - books, games, art supplies, outdo...

Professional Perspective: Bailey Peresh, a Fort Worth Interior Designer, is today's guest sharing her insight into creating spaces in the home that are purposeful and functional for families with kids.  Bailey is a graduate from Baylor University, and after working in the corporate design world, she created her own residential company in order to bring a personal and creative element to her w...

Top 5 tips on how to encourage kids who aren't talking yet.  Sometimes speech therapy isn't an option at the moment, or waiting lists or long, or you simply want to see if these interventions work before pursuing a professional.  This episode will give 5 tips that are easy to understand and remember.  We will also give examples of how to work on them at home.   In this episode, we refere...

These are classic books every family and speech therapist should have on their book shelves! They can easily be used for children who are still learning to be interested in books. Colorful and dynamic illustrations, these books have major opportunities to make them fun and interactive that children will want to read every night! From Head to Toe by Eric Carle Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin...

These toys are an absolute must for any child. We find that they are especially loved by kids who enjoy seeing how and why things work! Melissa and Doug Stack and Count Wooden Parking Garage with Cars Wind up Toys If you want to see Kim and Mary in person showing their favorite toys, check out The Speech Source Channel on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsESA0MU5eY9rBCk67rcnagy About “FF...

What makes a great spoon when you're looking at starting solid foods with your baby and into the toddler years?  In today's episode, we have 3 qualities we think every parent should look for and why.    Love what you see? Follow us and share with your friends!  @thespeechsource  www.thespeechsource.com  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Speech-Source-3460  Cont...

Melissa and Doug Barn  LEGO Duplos About “FF” Friday Favorites: Every Friday Kim and Mary share their favorite of a certain category - books, games, art supplies, outdoor toys, music...the list goes on! Look for Friday Favorites "FF" in the title for more of these short and sweet episodes.    Love what you see? Follow us and share with your friends!  @thespeechsource  www.thespeechsource...

Part 2 of Tips for Picky eaters gives 4 more easy to implement strategies to use at home to help maximize opportunities for kids during mealtime.  Whether you have a very picky eater or not, these are great ideas to help create a stress free and encouraging environment for mealtime at home.   Tune in to Episode 24 if you missed tips 1-4! Check out more information and all of our resources at www.t...

In today's episode we talk about some of our some of our favorite books! The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats LOVE from The Very Hungry Caterpillar  About “FF” Friday Favorites: Every Friday Kim and Mary share their favorite of a certain category - books, games, art supplies, outdoor toys, music...the list goes on! Look for Friday Favorites "FF" in the title for more of these short and...

Tried and true games our kids and patients LOVE! Kim and Mary talk through why they love these games, how to play them, and how to take it that step further to enhance speech and language development! Pop-up Pirate game Monkey Around the Wiggle and Giggle game About “FF” Friday Favorites: Every Friday Kim and Mary share their favorite of a certain category - books, games, art supplies, outdoor toy...

With 2022 over, Kim and Mary chat about what they have learned, how they both went through some of the hardest times personally while starting one of the most exciting things professionally, and what remains as their vision and passion for The Speech Source.  In this episode they share their hearts, plans and hopes for future, along with what topics they plan to explore next! Listen and subscribe...