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Not Just Theories
Parenting and therapy beyond the textbooks.
Tired of parenting advice that sounds good but doesn’t work? This podcast is about real-life solutions you can actually use.
I’m Brittany, a speech pathologist and parent. Here, we go beyond ideas and theories. I share honest stories, practical tips, and clear examples from my experience.
Each episode breaks down parenting, therapy, and household strategies into easy, real-world steps. No jargon, no fluff - just useful advice that fits your busy life.
If you want help that feels doable and honest, this podcast is for you. Let’s make parenting and supporting your family simpler and more real.
Because life doesn't follow a theory- here's what I actually do.
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E34 The Communication Toolkit: Real-Life Strategies That Actually Work
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May 04, 2026 |
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E33 Infant Sleep (Part 8): Bringing It All Together
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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E32 Infant Sleep (Part 7): Orchid or Dandelion?
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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E31 Infant Sleep (Part 6): Maximising Parent Sleep When Your Baby Wakes Often
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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E30 Infant Sleep (Part 5): Sensory Needs
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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E29 Infant Sleep (Part 4): When Gut Discomfort Disrupts Sleep
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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E28 Infant Sleep (Part 3): Medical Reasons Babies Struggle With Sleep
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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E27 Infant Sleep (Part 2): Why Some Babies Just Need Less Sleep
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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E26 Infant Sleep (Part 1): Foundations First
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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E25 ENT Issues in Children: Red Flags, Referrals, and When to Ask for More
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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E24 Advocacy Without Being Pushy: Trusting Yourself When You're Told to "Wait and See"
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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E23 Rupture and Repair: Why Relationships Don’t Need Perfection
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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E22 No Buffer Time: Why Parenting Transitions Feel Brutal
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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E21 This Is How I Cope: Control, Routines & Real Life Parenting
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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E20 Too Many Choices, Not Enough Brain: Parenting & Decision Fatigue
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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E19 Making Play Work (Part 4): Independent Play for Real Families - Less Guilt, More Understanding
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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E18 Making Play Work (Part 3): Parent Roles in Play - Becoming the Dance Partner
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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E17 Making Play Work (Part 2): Open-Ended Play - More Imagination, Less Instruction
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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E16 Making Play Work (Part 1): Toy Rotation - Why Less Is (Actually) More
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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E15 Early Communication Made Simple (Part 3): Stop Asking, Start Connecting
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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E14 Early Communication Made Simple (Part 2): Choosing Which Words to Teach First
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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E13 Early Communication Made Simple (Part 1): Serve and Return - The Foundation for Connection
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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E12 Keeping the Kettle Calm (Part 3): Parental Self-Regulation - Removing the Noise Maker
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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E11 Keeping the Kettle Calm (Part 2): Parental Self-Regulation - Venting the Steam
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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E10 Keeping the Kettle Calm (Part 1): Parental Self-Regulation - Turning Down the Heat
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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E09 Garlic Bread for Dinner? Understanding the Division of Responsibility in Feeding
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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E08 The Worst Cup of Tea I Never Drank: Laundry Lessons for Real-Life Parenting
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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E07 Vocabulary Made Simple (Part 3): Expanding Language Through Play
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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E06 Vocabulary Made Simple (Part 2): Growing Language Naturally Through Books
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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E05 Vocabulary Made Simple (Part 1): The Basics of Robust Vocabulary Instruction
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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E04 “You Can’t Come to My Birthday Party”: Navigating Big Feelings and Bids for Control
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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E03 From Meltdowns to Smooth Evenings: Building A Bridge Home From Daycare
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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E02 Bedtime Book Reading Without the Battles: Simple Tips for Smoother Nights
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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E01 Meet Brittany: Speech Pathologist, Neurodivergent Parent & Podcast Host
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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🎧 Welcome to Not Just Theories: Real-Life Parenting for Real-Life Chaos
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Aug 11, 2025 |