🎙️ The Talking Child Podcast
with Stephanie Karasek, MS, CCC-SLP
Welcome, friend! I’m so glad you’re here.
If you’ve ever looked at your little one and wondered, “Why isn’t my child talking yet?” — you’re not alone.
I created The Talking Child Podcast to help parents of late talkers feel empowered, not overwhelmed. Each week, I share simple, research-based strategies you can use during play, meals, story time, and everyday routines to help your child find their voice.
Whether your child is saying a few words or just starting to imitate sounds, you’ll discover ways to turn ordinary moments into powerful opportunities for language growth — without stress, pressure, or guilt.
🎧 Listen to the Latest Episodes
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💬 What You’ll Learn
Each episode is short, practical, and full of encouragement.
We’ll talk about things like:
- How to help your child communicate before they’re talking
- Turning play into language-building moments
- What speech milestones to expect — and when to seek help
- How to connect with your child through everyday routines
- And how to support speech without making it feel like “therapy”
✨ Explore the Show Notes
Catch up on each episode, read full show notes, and grab free resources mentioned in the show.
- Episode One: Welcome to the Talking Child Podcast
- Episode Two: Turning Playtime Into Language Time
- Episode Three: Speech Therapy at the Table: Everyday Mealtime Routines That Boost Language
- Episode Four: Reading With Active Toddlers
- Episode Five: Why Your Child Isn’t Talking Yet: Simple Ways to Encourage First Words
- Episode Six: Let’s Talk Together: Building Back and Forth Communication
- Episode 7: How to Help Your Child Follow Directions (Without Power Struggles)
- Episode 8: Why Routines Help Late Talkers Thrive
- Episode 9: When Your Child Won’t Imitate
- Episode 10: Why Your Child Understands More Than They Can Say (And Why That Matters)
🌿 Let’s Stay Connected
If you’d like more personalized support for your late talker, visit the Parent Coaching page to learn how we can work together.
📘 Helpful Resources for You
If you’re ready to take the next step in helping your child communicate, I’ve created two resources designed just for you:
📖 Help! My Child Isn’t Talking — A Parent’s Guide to Getting Started
My book walks you through practical strategies, real-life examples, and simple ways to boost your child’s speech at home.
🎁 Free Guide: 5 Easy Ways to Encourage Speech at Home
This free PDF gives you five quick, powerful strategies to get your child talking — starting today.
💛 You’re doing a beautiful job, and your child’s voice matters. Let’s help it grow — together.