WEBSITES

For general information about speech pathology: https://www.rch.org.au/speech/

For communication milestones: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/Comm-swallow/Speech-development/Communication-milestones.aspx

For stuttering http://www.lidcombeprogram.org/

For language development http://www.hanen.org/Helpful-Info/Parent-Tips.aspx

For general parenting: http://www.raisingchildren.net.au/

For understanding relationships with our children: https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/blogs/resources/tagged/parents

PODCASTS

Good Inside with Dr Becky: Dr Becky Kennedy answers parenting questions and teaches strategies grounded in secure relationship building, emotional regulation, and connection‑first parenting. The podcast supports caregivers to understand behaviour through a developmental and relational lens.

Pop Culture Parenting with Dr Billy Garvey: This podcast blends evidence‑based child development with iconic 80s and 90s pop‑culture moments. It offers relatable, real‑life discussions about secure parenting; Episode 2 on “Tantrums” is my recommendation.

The Happy Mama Movement with Amy Taylor‑Kabbaz: Explores matrescence - the emotional, physical, social, and identity transformation that occurs when a woman becomes a mother. It provides compassionate insights into the realities of early motherhood.

Emerging Minds Families: This podcast provides practical guidance, real stories, and supportive conversations about children’s emotions, behaviour, and wellbeing. It translates child‑mental‑health knowledge into everyday, family‑friendly language.

Boob to Food: The Podcast: Explores infant feeding, maternal wellbeing, and early development. Episode 45, “Supporting Attachment and Navigating Separation Anxiety,” offers expert insights into early attachment, emotional development, and practical strategies for supporting babies and toddlers through separation.

VIDEOS

Emerging Minds – “Tuning in to Kids”: A short, accessible video introducing emotion coaching and how adults can support children through challenging moments. Instead of rushing to fix, distract, or stop the behaviour, it models how naming emotions and staying present helps children learn to regulate with you — and eventually on their own. Video link: https://youtu.be/brdlCE5N-Do

Cued Articulation -Jane Passy: A clear summary video demonstrating all Cued Articulation sounds and hand signs developed by speech pathologist Jane Passy. This resource supports children’s speech sound awareness by pairing each phoneme with a visual cue, making it easier to learn, differentiate, and produce speech sounds. Cued Articulation, Jane Passy - summary of all sounds and handsigns

Holstep Health Speech Pathology tips: https://www.holstephealth.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/speech-pathology-for-children/

PODCASTS FOR CHILDREN

Let’s Read with Lila and Dad: A children’s storytelling podcast that models rich oral language, expressive reading, and early narrative skills. It provides an engaging way for children to hear varied vocabulary, story structure, and prosody, supporting the development of listening comprehension and emergent literacy.

BOOKS

Good Inside by Dr Becky Kennedy This book offers a compassionate, connection‑first approach to understanding a child’s behaviour. Dr Becky provides practical strategies that support co‑regulation, communication, and secure relationships, all of which underpin strong language and social‑emotional skills.

Raising a Secure Child by Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper & Bert Powell Grounded in the Circle of Security framework, this book helps us understand our child’s attachment needs and emotional cues. It focussed on safety, connection and attuned communication.

The Invisible String by Patrice Karst A picture book for preschool and primary school children.  It explains connection and comfort during times of separation or anxiety. It supports emotional literacy, narrative understanding and provides a helpful framework for discussing feelings in therapy or at home.

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish This classic guide taught me practical communication strategies that strengthen relationships and reduce conflict with my daughter and all the children I meet.  It emphasises listening, accepting all feelings (not behaviours) and modelling emotional language.