Speech Mum

28/04/2026

Lovely to have this praise from schools and parents

29/01/2026

14/01/2026

What a lovely surprise to read this tonight ❤️

05/12/2025

Festive ASLTIP meeting! Some of our group of Independent SLTs across the North West met in Manchester and joined by Dr Sean Pert. My last meeting as Chair! Thank you for lots of learning and laughs 🥂

07/01/2025

Will your child only poo in a nappy? Do they have a fear of using the toilet?

You're not alone, this is a common problem faced by many families.

In this episode of our podcast series, we talk about:
🔵Why does it happen?
🔵What can parents do to break the habit?
🔵Check for constipation
🔵What are they drinking during the day?
🔵How to tackle the behavioural side of the issue
🔵Tiny steps approach
🔵Routine and rewards
🔵Fear of the bathroom
🔵Outside of the home, nursery and school
🔵Agree a plan with nursery or school

Listen to the Children that will only poo in a nappy podcast - https://eric.org.uk/podcast/episode-2-children-that-will-only-poo-in-a-nappy/

06/01/2025

Children who were born during lockdown and started school in 2024 are often unable to talk properly, a new report has found.

06/01/2025

I have a few limited appointments now available for new families and schools in Euxton / Chorley area only. Please email me hello@speechmum.co.uk

01/11/2024

On Saturday I’m waking 15 miles dressed as Santa! Please sponsor me

Help Neil Hailwood raise money to support Derian House Children's Hospice

01/10/2024

Let’s ensure fair support for children and young people. ”

10/09/2024

This page is not monitored daily, for queries please email me: hello@speechmum.co.uk

17/07/2024

What an absolute pleasure hosting our annual Good Practice Day today! Fabulous independent SLTs across the NW getting together to improve our practice. Special thanks to our trainers and Kate Lemon …………..

21/08/2023

📍FULLY BOOKED📍

I am now fully booked until at least Christmas with no more capacity.

I‘m so thankful to schools and families who are continuing to work with me 🙂 I wish I could multiply myself to help more of you!

For those looking for a therapist please see www.ASLTIP.com and use the ‘find a therapist’ option.