Claim OwnershipYou’ve Got This - With Zazi and Tess, Speech Therapists
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Zazi and Tess are two speech and language therapists with a combined 21 years experience working with children, parents and educators. In this pod they discuss their own experiences, common pitfalls and share their strategies and expertise, whilst having a good laugh along the way. They’re here to empower adults to feel confident navigating all things kids.
Follow them on Patreon and Instagram for free resources at Youvegotthispod
Follow them on Patreon and Instagram for free resources at Youvegotthispod
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In this episode Zazi and Tess talk about vocal fry, and Tess' experience with identifying that she is doing it and how she worked to reduce hers over time. As usual, they delve into the research behind vocal fry and it's impacts (particularly on women).
This episode explores the world of stimming: what are they, who does them and why?! Zazi and Tess discuss their stims, finding commonalities between their cricket feet and enjoyment for sharp items in their hands (weird, we know). They explain why stims shouldn't (for the most) part be discouraged, but give practical strategies for if they become self injurious. As per usual, Zazi and Tess share what's going on in their personal lives, from masseter botox to topical steroid withdrawal.
In this episode, Zazi and Tess respond to a question (more of a help call) from one of their followers who is struggling with juggling breast feeding twins and her 2 year old girl. Zazi suggests a shocking strategy which goes against normal parenting advice for the sake of a sane household.
In this episode, Zazi opens up about her recent struggles with school drop-offs for August. The tried-and-true strategies she once relied on have stopped working, leaving her searching for new approaches. Join Zazi and Tess as they explore creative solutions, including using binaural beats—special music designed to calm the brain and ease anxiety. Tune in for a candid conversation on adapting to changing challenges, finding what works for your family, and embracing new techniques when old ones fall short. Whether you’re dealing with tricky transitions or looking for fresh ideas, this episode offers practical insights and heartfelt advice for parents navigating similar journeys.
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In this hilariously candid episode, Tess and Zazi leave no stone—or nipple—unturned as they dive deep into the world of tongue ties. Ever wondered if a tiny piece of skin could wage war on your nipples? Well, Tess and Zazi have been there, done that, and are ready to overshare every cringe-worthy detail. From their personal experiences with tongue ties (and the battle scars to prove it) to the burning questions on every parent's mind—Does it impact speech development? Does it really need snipping? And what on earth should you do if your baby’s got one? Tune in for the laughs, stay for the answers, and get ready for some serious nipple talk!
In this episode, Zazi and Tess dive into the all-too-relatable topic of parental preference. If you've ever found yourself being the "chosen one" or the parent left on the sidelines, you're not alone. Zazi opens up about her nearly 3-year-old’s strong preference for Mum over Dad, sharing how it affects everyone in the family. Together, Zazi and Tess discuss the emotions that come with being the favored (or not-so-favored) parent and offer practical advice on how to navigate these tricky dynamics. Whether you’re a parent or an educator, this episode is packed with insights to help you better understand and support the kids in your life through their attachment phases—while keeping your own emotions in check.
In this episode Zazi and Tess discuss six key areas of literacy development which support (all) children to develop their literacy skills. They discuss the research behind the importance of shared reading and give some tips and tricks for families who are struggling to introduce literacy into their homes.
In this episode Zazi and Tess discuss the importance of developing stop and go skills within play and how this can support emotional regulation and impulsivity, and promote healthy relationships as adults.
In this episode Zazi and Tess explore some of the evidence based approaches to supporting motor development and help your little one with safe risk taking.
In this episode Zazi and Tess discuss baby containers and the significant impact prolonged use can have on motor development, play and communication development.
This episode explores the taboo topic of masturbation and delves into what is typical and what is not in relation to self-exploratory behaviour in children.
August has turned five and has started school! His transition was not all smooth sailing, despite Zazi doing her best with preparation strategies. In this episode Zazi shares her best transition strategies and how to stop and reflect when things don't go to plan. Different schools (and countries) do things slightly differently so Zazi and Tess also discuss some of the differences in strategies and support families to advocate for when they need more.
In this episode Zazi and Tess answer more listener questions - some of which had them stumped. From replacing word with 'zimmo' to advocating for more speech and language therapy support for your little one, they cover a range of topics and give their expert advice. If you'd like your questions answered or a topic discussed don't be shy and reach out on their instagram @Youvegotthispodcast
In this episode Zazi and Tess answer a few listener questions ranging from speech sounds, tongue ties, tricky behaviours, toileting woes and the use of visuals and communication systems! Zazi opens up about her challenges with toilet learning and her kids and the duo agree on getting rid of star charts to support nighttime toileting. They both talk about the importance of using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and how these HELP promote spoken language.
In this episode, Zazi and Tess talk about their top three language strategies to support all children with making their language boom. Tess gives her best Peppa Pig impression, showing that one must do anything to get the attention of a little one during shared reading! These strategies are supportive of children with and without language delay and go hand in hand with Episode 15. Make sure to listen to Episode 15 first, and download the free resource from https://www.patreon.com/youvegotthis to help your little one with their language journey!
In this episode Zazi and Tess discuss some key features that your little one might have delayed language development. They also highlight what they are looking for as speech therapists when doing home visits, in particular the flags for autism. This episode is supported with a milestones handout on our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/youvegotthis) and is Part 1 of a two part series.
On this episode Zazi and Tess explore the strategy of affect (emotional signalling) and its importance on your child's development. They highlight how much of what we communicate relies on affect and the impact Tess' botox might be having on her work as a therapist.
Have speech milestones got you stressed? Zazi and Tess discuss the most common speech errors and at what age you'd expect them to be gone. They also explain some red flag speech errors which indicate speech therapy might be required and as per usual, highlight some key strategies which will help bring your child's speech development along. This episode is best listened to with Episode 10 - Strategies Speech Therapists Wish You Knew.
In this episode, Zazi talks about August’s experience of bringing Etta into this world. They give strategies for reframing your thinking and unpacking the do’s and don’ts of managing stress behaviours in your little one.
On this episode Zazi and Tess unpack how stressful going to the hairdressers can be (for the whole family) and share insight into why children aren't in control of their behaviour when visiting (spoiler alert: they are STRESSED). Tess also gets candid about why the You've Got This Pod isn't releasing videos yet, and her early experiences with topical steroid withdrawal.
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