Description:In this inspiring episode, Nicole Yates, MS CCC-SLP, sits down with Jessica Bird, founder of Tweet Like a Bird Speech Therapy, to talk about building a private practice, balancing motherhood, and creating meaningful connections with families.Jessica shares her journey from discovering her calling as a speech-language pathologist at age 11 on Kodiak Island, Alaska, to building a thriving business that lets her serve children and be present for her own.You’ll love her honest advice for parents, her practical insights on feeding therapy, and her fun, authentic energy that reminds us all why we love this profession.Episode Chapters:00:00 – Welcome + Introductions00:17 – Jessica’s Story: From Alaska to Speech Pathology01:41 – Why She Started Tweet Like a Bird02:39 – Balancing Motherhood and Private Practice03:22 – Bringing Joy and Connection into Therapy05:32 – Jessica’s Favorite Populations to Work With06:46 – Prompt Training + Certification Journey07:39 – Oral Motor and PROMPT in Practice08:50 – Feeding Therapy and the SOS Approach10:32 – Setting Expectations with Families11:38 – The Importance of Follow-Through at Home12:31 – Areas of Expertise + Courses She Loves13:27 – Myofunctional vs. Myofascial Therapy15:13 – Literacy, Fluency, and Other Areas16:57 – Why Jessica Stays Available to Parents18:56 – Real-Life Stories from Feeding Therapy19:19 – Helping Parents After a Diagnosis20:45 – Setting Realistic Expectations in Therapy22:22 – When It’s Not the Right Time for Therapy23:27 – Ethical Practice and Progress Transparency24:40 – What Every Parent Should Know25:30 – Patience and Perspective for Parents28:07 – Jessica’s Top 3 Tips for Parents32:01 – The Power of Narrating Everyday Moments34:53 – How to Find Jessica + Tweet Like a Bird36:09 – Website + Contact Info37:11 – Closing ThoughtsConnect with Jessica:🌐 tweetlikeabird.com📘 Facebook: Tweet Like a Bird Speech Therapy📍 Serving Trinity, FL + surrounding areas

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