Why Your Toddler Isn’t Talking More & What You Can Do About It w/ Paige O'Dwyer

In this episode of Toddler Toolkit, Heather chats with Paige O'Dwyer, a speech language pathologist and the founder of Talk First Words.

Paige shares her journey into the field and how her platform helps parents empower their late talkers. With insights into how parents can turn daily routines into language-building opportunities, she explains the benefits of a parent coaching model over traditional speech therapy.

Paige also touches on the importance of early intervention and offers practical, easy-to-implement tips for nurturing communication skills in toddlers. Don't miss out on her valuable advice and resources!

00:00 Welcome to Toddler Toolkit Podcast
00:02 Meet Paige O'Dwyer: Speech Language Pathologist and Founder of Talk First Words
00:39 Paige's Journey into Speech and Language Development
01:25 The Birth of Talk First Words
02:10 Challenges and Innovations in Speech Therapy
04:11 Inclusive Play School: Partners in Play
06:05 Motherhood and Its Impact on Paige's Work
07:53 Common Mistakes Parents Make in Speech Development
14:32 The Power of Parent Coaching
19:25 Balancing Speech Therapy with Everyday Life
24:09 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Parents
28:08 Where to Find More Resources and Connect with Paige

Connect with Page, send her the word "toolkit" on Instagram for her special toddler toolkit bundle for our listeners.
➤ Instagram: @talkfirstwords
➤ Website: www.talkfirstwords.com

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Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Happy Toddler, Confident Parent Cohort and Course.  You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!

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