In this heartwarming and practical episode, Dr. Teri Rouse dives into the essential building blocks of early literacy. From the first babbles to first chapter books, she walks you through the milestones that matter, the daily habits that nurture strong readers, and the powerful partnership between parents and teachers. You'll discover age-specific book recommendations, simple yet powerful strategies you can start using today, and inspiring real-life stories that prove literacy is more than decoding words—it's about connection, confidence, and communication. Whether you're a parent, teacher, grandparent, or caregiver, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, equipped, and ready to support the reader in your life—right from the start.

we're diving into a topic that is not only deeply personal for many families but also clouded by decades of misunderstanding, misinformation, and—thankfully—progress. We're talking about autism. Let's start at the very beginning—because understanding where we came from helps us clearly see where we're headed.

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Welcome to Listen, Speak, Thrive! In this episode, Dr. Teri Rouse explores how to build genuine confidence and independence in children—without pressure, perfectionism, or pushback.

You'll learn:
✅ How to encourage autonomy without stepping away
✅ How to support kids through fear of failure
✅ The power of targeted praise and self-reflection
✅ When to let go—and when to step in
✅ What confidence-building looks like in real life
💡 Featuring practical tools like:
Autonomy Checklist by Age Group
“What If I Fail?” Reframe Cards
Daily Confidence Builder Journal Page
Whether you're a parent, educator, or caregiver, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to raise kids who believe in themselves and face the world with courage.

👶👦👧 Confidence isn’t taught—it’s nurtured. Let’s grow it together.
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Welcome to Listen, Speak, Thrive! In this empowering episode, Dr. Teri Rouse dives deep into what real self-care looks like—beyond spa days and bubble baths. Whether you're running on empty or just need a reset, this is your reminder that self-care is not selfish—it's essential.

✨ In This Episode:

What self-care really means (and what it doesn't)

Practical tips for nourishing your mind, body, and spirit

How to care for yourself, your partner, and your family—without burnout

Real-life reflection questions to bring it all home

💡 Topics include:
✔️ Solo Self-Care (Nutrition, Movement, Spiritual & Emotional Health)
✔️ Couple Self-Care (Reconnecting & Nurturing Togetherness)
✔️ Family Self-Care (Creating Joyful, Intentional Moments)

🛠️ Plus: Dr. Teri shares her REAL Takeaways:
Resilience | Empowerment | Autonomy | Lifelong Learning

🎯 Ready to take your next brave step? Book a free discovery call:
👉 www.drterirouse.com

🗨️ Which area of self-care do you need to focus on most right now? Drop your thoughts in the comments—Dr. Teri would love to hear from you!

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