Agh! Tongue-Tie?! Tongue and lip-tie is a condition present at birth where a short, tight band of tissue (frenulum) tethers the tongue tip to the floor of the mouth or the lip to the gums. I would really love to share my first-hand experience of having a baby with tongue-tie...

“My Child is STILL not talking” As a mother and a Speech Pathologist, I can completely understand the dread that parents feel at the notion that something is “wrong” with their child’s development. You can imagine my mortification when, at a Child Health Nurse appointment, it was indicated that my...

“So… what does a Speech Pathologist do?” This is a question I am commonly asked when I introduce my occupation to people. I also get asked, “Are you a Speech Pathologist or Speech Therapist?” The answer is – Both! They mean the same thing. In Australia the technical term is...