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Help! I Have Kids!
Help! I Have Kids! is the podcast for moms who are doing their best, asking all the right questions, and still wondering if something’s being missed. Hosted by Pam—a mom of five and pediatric occupational therapist with 35 years of experience—this show helps you trust your gut, advocate for your child, and partner with professionals without the overwhelm.
Each week, you’ll get practical tips, real-life stories, and heartfelt encouragement from experts and fellow moms who’ve been in your shoes. Because, as moms, we are the head of our child's medical team!
Help! I Have Kids!
Understanding Your Child’s Speech Development with Beth Blankenship | Episode 11
Is your toddler not talking as much as you expected? Or maybe you’re wondering if your preschooler is on track with their speech and language milestones? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to guess.
In this episode of Help! I Have Kids, host Pam Marshall sits down with speech-language pathologist Beth Blankenship to talk about what typical speech development looks like, when to lean in with support, and how parents can create language-rich environments at home.
Beth shares practical strategies for building communication skills through everyday play, gives encouragement for parents navigating uncertainty, and points to resources that can help you check in on your child’s progress.
👉 One helpful tool Beth recommends is the ASHA developmental milestones guide, which lets you explore what speech and language typically look like at each age: https://www.asha.org/?srsltid=AfmBOoqREazVvPCu28i0OtjuhMUrw1N8vdR0UbHzTEVubEQHLgvTZWCN
She also reminds parents that while online tools are helpful, nothing replaces consulting with your child’s doctor if you have concerns about their development.
Whether your child is just starting to babble or already telling full stories, this conversation will give you clarity, encouragement, and tools to support their growth.