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July 16, 2025 21 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Tala Hershey, a Speech Pathologist and Toddler Language Coach whose mission is to empower parents to help their little ones find their voice. Tala shares her insights on what to expect in your child’s speech and language journey, when to be concerned, and how you can nurture communication skills naturally at home.

What We Cover:

  • Key Milestones: What speech and language milestones should parents expect during the first three years of life?
  • Everyday Support: Simple ways to encourage your baby’s language development during daily routines and play.
  • Identifying Delays: Common signs of speech or language delays and how to tell the difference between a delay and typical variations in development.
  • When to Seek Help: How to know when it’s time to consult a speech therapist, plus actionable steps to get started.
  • Busting Myths: The most common misconceptions about speech development—and the truths every parent should know.

Connect with Tala Hershey:

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  • tala@hersheyspeechcoach.com

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