The human being is an intricate system of systems - and navigating this modern world keeps parents on their toes - or at least it should. Whether you're thinking about having a baby, just became a new parent , or a parent of a first grader - this episode will help shed light on how the developmental parts fit together.  

We often need to step back and get different perspectives to see the whole picture (whole child.)

Here we continue  to review the  remarkable connection between eating and speech development - and even if your little guy is getting ready for 1st grade, reflect back to how you managed those first several years. Is there a connection?  How is his attention, listening, speaking, organization, and engagement? 

Knowledge is empowering and can bring clarity when there's uncertainty. We can meet our kids where they are and support growth and independence  when we ourselves feel supported and understood. 

If you haven't listened to last week's episode - it would be helpful to go back now to #007.

Today's episode covers the 4 - 9 month period and here are some the the highlights:

• when does your baby first start to use jaw, lip, tongue muscles separately?
• when do teeth begin to come in for chewing & biting... how does that relate to speech?
• what kind of "workouts" help to make more room in your baby's mouth for safe eating?
• doesn't a baby just start talking when he/she is ready?
• how do tummy time, high chair sitting, and speech relate?
• are puree foods necessary?
• why do baby's make such a mess eating?
• is chewing with your mouth closed automatic?
• what's grading at this age?
• is Baby-Led Weaning a real thing?
• what about choking?

Happy listening!

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