You’ve Got This - With Zazi and Tess, Speech Therapists

This episode answers one of our listeners questions who is being GHOSTED by her own child. Zazi and Tess break down some of the reasons why children appear to not listen and ways to get around this frustrating phenomenon if it happens to you. This will be our last episode for the year, but be sure to follow us on your favourite listening platform to keep up to date with our 2026 episodes!

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In this episode Zazi and Tess talk about managing difficult behaviour. What do you do as a parent or therapist if your child threatens to (or actually does) hit you?! It can be infuriating, hurtful and confusing but it is normal. Take a listen to learn how to be firm but fair when your child lashes out.

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Do as they say and not as they do - in this podcast Zazi and Tess openly discuss their domestic skills and why their upbringings may not have leaned into them becoming domestic goddesses. Despite this Zazi is determined to raise her children to be house proud and understand the importance of cleaning (respectfully of course). The duo highlight some of the reasons why some children (and adults) may struggle to tidy more than others and as always, give some helpful evidence based strategies to support children in developing their independence with tidying!

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In this episode, Zazi gets real about sharing the roles of parenting and how sometimes it can all go wrong. Whilst messy is best, sometimes messy is enough to push everyone over the edge, resulting in tears from more than just the children. Zazi and Tess chat about how gentle parenting can be used to manage even the wildest of scenarios, whilst highlighting some key language strategies.

This is a little bonus episode which demonstrates some of the content soon to be released on their Patreon. This offers a safe space to get a little bit more vulnerable for Zazi, Tess & their wonderful listeners.

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All parents, educators and therapists dread transitions at one point or another. Why on earth is finishing an activity, or leaving a space so hard?! In this episode Zazi and Tess answer a listener's question about getting her little one out of the park, meaning she's on time for work. They speak about their own experiences and give some simple, practical tips for what to do before, during and after a tricky transition. Take a listen to learn more about what you can do!

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In this episode, Zazi shares the small wins and major losses she experiences being a mother of two. Whilst they may appear as a happy family on social media, Zazi is honest about the stress of trying to keep the peace at home (and out in the community). Frazzled and tired, she's totally got this, and you do too.

Family and friends all like to have opinions on how to raise your children, with table manners being a hot topic in the households of Zazi and Tess! Should we bite our tongues when it comes to picky eating or less than desirable fork skills? This episode explores the realities of dining with the grandparents and provides some what-to-dos and what-not-to-dos to lower the stress around mealtimes. 

Play is REALLY difficult and it doesn't come natural to every parent, therapist or educator. In this episode, Zazi and Tess get real about how mundane or demanding play can be and provide real-life strategies to increase everyones enjoyment in play.

This week, we’re answering a question from Tessa’s sister-in-law, who’s raising three neurodivergent kids and asked what to do when your child completely loses it – whether it’s from not winning a game or walking out of a shop without the thing they had their heart set on.

Zazi shares what it actually looks like when your kid melts down in the toy aisle (and you're just trying to hold it together), and we both talk through the messy reality of helping kids handle disappointment when it feels massive to them and exhausting for us.

We’re not here with perfect scripts – just real strategies we’ve used ourselves, why these situations are so hard for kids (especially neurodivergent ones), and how to support them without giving in or feeling like the worst parent alive.

Every parent faces the question: "Is this normal?" Persistent drooling can be a source of concern, but how do you differentiate between a harmless phase and a sign of something more? Join us as we explore the developmental milestones related to drooling, the role of oral motor skills, and expert advice on when to seek help.

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