Tune In: The First 3 Years

When your baby isn't meeting milestones, the right support can turn fear into hope and uncertainty into confidence. In today’s episode, Nicole Jensen chats with Emily, a young first-time mom who found herself facing unexpected challenges when her daughter showed signs of developmental delays. With her partner working away from home, Emily struggled with fear, self-doubt, and the pressure of f...

In this episode of Tune In: The First Three Years , Host Nicole Jensen talks with Jill Veltrie about the important role service coordinators play in helping families navigate early intervention. Jill explains what parents can expect during monthly check-ins, how these conversations help address concerns, and why staying connected can make the process easier. Whether your child is just beginning ea...

What if the most important voice in your child’s early intervention plan is yours? In today’s episode, Nicole Jensen sits down with Samie to break down what families really need to know about the Individualized Family Service Plan, or IFSP. From understanding what happens during an IFSP meeting to recognizing how much influence parents have in shaping goals, services, and priorities, this conversa...

An early intervention evaluation can feel scary, but it may be the first step toward answers, support, and peace of mind. In this episode, Nicole Jensen chats with Amanda Herrmann to make the early intervention evaluation process easier to understand for parents who are worried about their child’s development. From what happens after a referral to how therapists look at speech, movement, play, soc...

In today’s episode of Tune In: The First Three Years , Nicole talks with Melissa about what happens after a family makes an early intervention referral. Melissa explains how the first home visit works. She shares why she starts with play, gives children time to feel safe, and listens closely to each family’s concerns. Parents often ask about speech delays, walking, and big behaviors. They may also...

What happens when a diagnosis changes the future you imagined for your child? In this heartfelt episode of Tune In: The First 3 Years , Nicole Jensen sits down with Kelly, a mother navigating her daughter’s Rett syndrome diagnosis with honesty, faith, and fierce love. Kelly shares what it felt like to receive unexpected news, the grief that can surface in everyday moments, and why her daughter is...

When a baby faces a health problem, parents can feel scared, tired, and unsure of what comes next. In this heartfelt episode, Nicole Jensen talks with Peyton about her daughter’s journey with hip dysplasia, two surgeries, therapy, and early intervention. Peyton shares what it felt like to receive a diagnosis just two days after giving birth. She explains how fear can lead to many questions, and wh...

In this episode of Tune In: The First Three Years , Nicole talks with Stacey, a mom sharing her honest early intervention journey with two young boys. They discuss developmental delays, vision concerns, autism signs, and the worry that can come with comparing one child’s growth to another’s. Stacey shares why home-based early intervention felt so helpful, how play supports child development, and w...

What happens when the diagnosis you feared becomes the support your child needed all along? In today’s episode, Nicole chats with Alyssa about her son’s autism diagnosis, the early signs she noticed, and the emotions that came with trying to understand what life would look like next. Alyssa shares honestly about delayed milestones, sensory challenges, therapy, developmental preschool, family suppo...

 A diagnosis does not dim the light. In this episode, Nicole Jensen talks with Kate about her daughter’s spina bifida diagnosis, their choice to pursue in-utero surgery, and the faith, love, and support that carried them through months of unknowns. Kate shares what happened after the 20-week scan, how she found peace in hard news, and why her daughter’s story is not sad or broken. She also opens u...

In today’s episode of Tune In: The First Three Years, Nicole talks with Destiny about her son’s powerful journey after a newborn stroke, early seizures, NICU care, and the first weeks of therapy. What began as a scary and uncertain start became a story of hope, steady support, and big milestones. Destiny shares what helped her stay patient, how early intervention shaped her son’s progress, and why...

What if the story that changed everything for one family could help another family hold on? In this opening episode of Tune In: The First Three Years, Nicole Jensen shares why the podcast is stepping into a new season centered on early intervention, infant mental health, and the real stories behind parenting through hard starts. After years of sharing her own healing journey, Nicole now turns towa...