Jackie the Speechie + Parenting Guide

Jackie the Speechie + Parenting Guide Hi! I am a paediatric speech language therapist with 11 years of experience. Hello! I am Jackie, a paediatric speech language therapist based in Singapore.

I am passionate about all things related to child development, respectful discipline and of course, issues related to paediatric speech, language, and feeding. Since 2010, I have been working with children with autism, global developmental delay, speech language delays, and picky/problem eaters. I love working with children and have learnt so much from them. My goal for setting up this page is to curate useful articles for parents and educators regarding speech, language, and feeding therapy. You will find information about developmental milestones, therapy ideas as well as practical strategies that you can apply in everyday setting to promote speech and language development. I am also a strong advocate for respectful relationships between adult and child. Besides articles on speech language therapy, you will find articles on respectful discipline and parenting related posts too.

“Why can’t my child focus?” “Why do they forget things so easily?”It’s not laziness — it may be executive functioning.In...
13/11/2025

“Why can’t my child focus?” “Why do they forget things so easily?”
It’s not laziness — it may be executive functioning.

In this workshop, I’ll unpack what EF is, why it matters for learning and self-regulation, and simple ways you can support your child through everyday play and routines.

Perfect for parents who want to understand their child’s learning brain a little better ❤️

Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/HwDRYYQbFrYt5fts8

If your child already “talks well,” it’s easy to think your job’s done. But actually — this is the perfect time to level...
20/10/2025

If your child already “talks well,” it’s easy to think your job’s done. But actually — this is the perfect time to level up their language.

Between ages 3 to 7, children move from describing what they see to explaining, predicting, and reasoning.

And that leap doesn’t come from drills. It comes from how we talk with them every day.

In my summarized version of How to Be a Language-Rich Parent, you’ll learn how to:
💡 stretch your child’s sentences naturally
💡 ask questions that spark deeper thinking
💡 build storytelling and conversation skills during play and reading

It’s short, practical, and designed for busy parents who want to nurture confident communicators — not just kids who can talk.

⏰ Join me live online — Unlock Your Child’s Hidden Language Potential in 60 mins
🎟 Save your seat: Link in Bio!
🎥 Recording available for 1 year!

As a pediatric speech therapist I don't just see children who are late talkers. I also provide therapy for chatty client...
07/10/2025

As a pediatric speech therapist I don't just see children who are late talkers. I also provide therapy for chatty clients who have NO history of speech delays.

Possible reasons for seeing me? Their sentences are too short for their age. They are not able to express their ideas with ease. Their story-telling is all over the place. They can't share with their parents what happened in school clearly.

These are clear signs that the child does not have a strong oral language foundation. When they can't speak well, they can't write well. To be able to express ones thought's clearly gets increasingly important from school age onwards. Therefore it's important to have a solid foundation of SPEAKING WELL.

What I know about language development is NOT just for children with language delays.

Parents with typically-developing children will benefit from knowing what to focus on in these pre-primary years. Our role is no longer to just build their vocabulary, we have SO MUCH more to do!

Interested to know the oral language skills to build between age 3 to 7? Join me for a 60mins crash course on Nov 1, Saturday, 3pm. It's a TLDR version of my FIVE hour full version. Link in profile or DM me for it!

This client first saw me in September 2023. He was 7 years old. At that time, he could make some basic vocalisations, bu...
02/08/2025

This client first saw me in September 2023. He was 7 years old. At that time, he could make some basic vocalisations, but wasn’t yet using words to communicate.

His previous therapist had been working on speech imitation for 6 months, but progress was slow.

When I met him, I knew it wasn’t time for more speech drills — what he needed was a way to express himself.

So, we introduced AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) using the app TD Snap by .

His mum has been incredibly supportive. And even though he’s still not speaking verbally, he’s now communicating his needs and wants clearly through the app.

Because communication is more than just speech — it’s about being understood. ❤️

👉 If you're wondering what the next step is for your child, I offer online consultations to guide you through your options — including AAC, speech support, and more.
📩 Message me to book or click the link in bio to get started.

It has taken me three months to put this up, but hey, better late than never!My take is this: regardless of your faith &...
13/07/2025

It has taken me three months to put this up, but hey, better late than never!

My take is this: regardless of your faith & religion (or lack there of like myself), it's so important to have a set of values/ principles/ philosophy to guide you in your parenting journey. They help you to filter out the noise in this very noisy opinionated world.

My first guidelines came from RIE and Montessori. As my daughter grows older, I realized that just being respectful is not enough as a guide. Parents need more, be it from an internal set of values or external teachings.

My current parenting choices are based on the Waldorf pedagogy. (Thank you ). I trust it, and I find the recommendations relevant even though it was founded over 100 years ago. Should I use screens as a teaching tool? Should I read her Stories of the World, a history book series that is very popular amongst homeschool families? Do I teach her scientific facts? Should I teach her how to read and write? The answers to all of the above is still a no even though she's already 6.

A big thank you to the mummies who took time to type out your responses. I have learnt a lot.
And thanks for getting the conversation started, and !!

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