SpeechTricks by Malar

29/12/2025

📣 Parents, PLEASE watch this before you “wait and see.”
Your child deserves early support, not delayed hope. 💛

I covered a lot in this video,
from early intervention, to preverbal skills, to why understanding your child’s baseline matters more than comparing them to anyone else.

If your child isn’t talking yet, don’t panic… but also don’t wait and do nothing.

Speech doesn’t magically appear.
It grows from the foundations you build before words:

✨ Joint attention
✨ Eye contact
✨ Imitation
✨ Turn-taking
✨ Understanding & engagement

And out of all of these, the very first skill every child needs is JOINT ATTENTION,
the ability to share a moment with you, look where you point, and connect with what you’re showing them.

👉 This is the starting point of communication.
Before pointing.
Before gestures.
Before words.
Before sentences.

So if your child is not yet talking, THIS is where you begin.
This is the skill that unlocks everything else. 💛

And don’t be discouraged. With the right support, your child can make progress.
They just need consistent practice, early intervention, and a parent who refuses to give up on them. 🌱

Next video:
I’ll be sharing 5 simple, practical, parent-friendly tips to improve joint attention at home, even if your child avoids eye contact or prefers to play alone.

Stay tuned, stay hopeful, and keep showing up.
Your child’s growth will surprise you. ✨

23/12/2025

Been seeing this kiddo since November 2022 🤍
But 2025? That was truly her year of progress and magic ✨

The growth, the confidence, the milestones,
and of course, the best hugs 🥹🤗

Ending the last workday of the year feeling deeply grateful
for every child, every parent, and every moment of trust 🥰
What a beautiful way to close 2025.
My heart is so full 🌸

Ps: Video posted with consent from parent. 🌸

04/12/2025

Cancellations = unexpected cleaning shift 🤣

Welcome to December - the month of deep cleaning, decluttering, and reorganising EVERYTHING 😎✨

Fresh space, fresh energy, fresh December vibes 💛

25/11/2025

✨ Moments That Made My Day – EP 4 ✨

Today’s session reminded me of something so important:
progress happens when parents don’t give up. 💛

I was honestly scared this family would stop therapy halfway.
But they showed up for every session…
practised everything at home…
stayed consistent…
and now their child is blooming. 🌱✨

She started speech therapy at 2 years 6 months with:
❌ poor preverbal skills
❌ unable to follow simple commands,
❌ had some words but didn’t use them meaningfully yet.

Now at 2 years 9 months, she’s not using sentences yet,
but she’s pointing, imitating, following commands, using single words, smiling, expressing her needs…
and THAT is huge progress.
Every milestone deserves to be celebrated. 💛

And to all parents out there,
please remember:

Before a child talks, they must build preverbal skills like:
• Imitation (actions & sounds)
• Joint attention
• Pointing
• Following simple commands
• Using meaningful sounds
• Turn-taking

These are the building blocks of speech.
And first words usually emerge by 18 months, beyond that is considered a delay, and it’s okay to seek support early.

I’m super grateful for this family, because they didn’t give up.
They embraced the process, and that’s why progress is happening. 🌷

24/11/2025

16/11/2025

🗣️ Communication is more than just words.
It’s how children express themselves, build relationships, learn, and feel empowered 🐥

Every time your child says “I want…”, “No!”, “What’s that?”, “It’s a cat!” - they’re practicing skills that will shape their independence and confidence.

💛 In therapy, we don’t only work on speech sounds, we build the functions of communication: requesting, rejecting, asking, answering, following instructions, telling stories, complaining, commenting, and even giving instructions.

✨ And most importantly, communication skills allow children to tell us if something happened, or if something is bothering them.

Without these skills, they might stay silent about pain, discomfort, or even unsafe situations.

👶 Every child deserves a voice, in whatever form it comes.

👉 Swipe this carousel to see why each skill matters, and how it helps your child thrive.

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15/11/2025

✨ Building a Secure Bond with Your Child ✨

Before words, comes safety.
Before language, comes connection.
Before speech, comes trust. ❤️

A secure bond isn’t something that happens overnight. It’s formed in the small, everyday moments, the ones that often go unnoticed but leave the biggest imprint on your child’s heart.

💛 When you respond to their cries or laughter, you teach them, “My voice matters.”
💛 When you play and follow their lead, you tell them, “I’m interested in you.”
💛 When you pause to listen, even when they can’t find the words, you show them, “I’m here, and I understand.”
💛 When you repair after losing patience, you remind them, “Love stays, even when it’s hard.”

These moments may seem ordinary to you, but to your child, they are everything. 🌿

Because when a child feels safe, seen, and soothed…
their brain relaxes,
their curiosity blooms,
and their words begin to grow. 🗣️✨

As a speech therapist, I always tell parents, communication is not just about talking. It’s about connection.

Your presence, your tone, your touch, your gaze, these are the first “words” your child ever learns.

So keep showing up, not perfectly, but patiently.
Because you are your child’s safe place, their comfort zone, their world. 💕

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13/11/2025

If your child has a speech delay, take a deep breath. 🌸

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out overnight.

Many parents worry when their child isn’t talking “on time.” But every child’s journey is unique, some take a little longer to find their words, and that’s okay. What matters most is giving them the right kind of support early on. 💬✨

Start with small, steady steps:
👀 Observe your child’s responses, gestures, and sounds.
👂 Check their hearing, even mild issues can affect speech.
🧩 Book a speech assessment with a certified Speech Therapist.
🏡 Support them at home through play, reading, and meaningful connection.

Remember, connection comes before communication.
When your child feels seen, heard, and loved, words begin to bloom. 🌼

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07/11/2025

When you say “no”… and then give in 😅
We’ve all been there.
Tired, stretched thin, wanting the meltdown to stop,
and thinking, “Maybe it’s not worth the fight today.”

But here’s what really happens when we change our “no” to a “yes.”

Your child doesn’t learn that they’re being “naughty.”
They learn that boundaries move - and that’s confusing for their little brain.
Because children feel safe when limits are steady.

It tells them:
💬 “My parent means what they say.”
💗 “The world makes sense.”
🌱 “I can trust this boundary.”

When the limit keeps changing, it’s like standing on soft sand, they can’t find their footing.

So they push harder next time, not to test you -
but to understand where the edges really are.

The truth is, saying “no” isn’t the hard part.
It’s holding the no with love that takes strength.

By staying calm, kind, and consistent,
you’re teaching something far deeper than obedience:

❤️ That no can be loving.
🌱 That boundaries can be safe.
💗 That consistency can be connection.

Because children don’t just hear your words,
they feel your energy.
And when your “no” stays steady,
they start to feel something powerful:
TRUST.

So next time you hold your limit with empathy,
remember, you’re not being strict.
You’re being secure.
You’re being safe.
You’re being the calm your child needs. 💪

Save this for those hard parenting moments when your heart says “yes” but your intuition says “hold your no.”

Follow for more gentle parenting and speech-language insights that build calm, confident communication at home 🌿

06/11/2025

Yep, that’s me walking out of the office with a smile I can’t contain!!! 😄

When a tiny human says they missed you 🥹💛
Some days it’s hugs,
some days giggles,
some days just eye contact,
but every moment counts. ✨

What made your day today???

02/11/2025

How long can my child watch screen?

🧠 How much screen time is “too much”? Parents often ask me this - and here’s the truth: it’s not just about hours, but about age, content, and connection.

✨ Research shows that children learn best through real-life interaction. But that doesn’t mean screens are the enemy! When used wisely, they can be part of a balanced childhood.

📱 Here’s what’s recommended by age:
👶 Under 18 months → No screen time (except video calls)
🍼 18–24 months → If introduced, always co-watch
👧 2–5 years → Max 1 hour/day of high-quality, slow content + co-viewing
🧒 6 years & up → Set limits so screens don’t disrupt sleep, play, or family time

💡 The real key? Connection over perfection. Don’t focus on “no screen.” Focus on meaningful screen.

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