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Eats + Speaks Therapy, 1463 S. Bell School Road Suite 8, Rockford, IL (2025)

11/06/2025

😞"I know something's not right, but everyone keeps telling me to wait and see."

This is what we hear from so many parents who later discover their child has childhood apraxia of speech.

CAS isn't something most people have heard of, which makes it even more isolating when you're trying to figure out what's going on with your little one's speech.

📲Swipe through to learn what CAS is & what signs to watch for! We want to empower you to advocate for your child.🤍

It's heartbreaking to watch your child struggle to be understood, especially when you can see how much they want to share with the world!

👉If you're seeing signs that concern you, don't wait. Early intervention makes all the difference!

Save this post if you think you might need it later, or share it with someone who might!

11/05/2025

Your child's journey to better breathing, eating, and speaking starts with stronger muscles. 💪

Myofunctional therapy isn't just about exercises... it's about unlocking your child's potential for clearer speech, peaceful sleep, and confident eating! When we strengthen the muscles of the tongue, lips, and face, we're building the foundation for lifelong wellness.

From helping little ones with tongue ties find their voice to supporting families through feeding challenges, we see the incredible transformations that happen when oral function improves.🙌

🤍Better sleep means better days.
🤍Clearer speech means stronger connections.
🤍Easier eating means family meals filled with joy instead of stress.

Every exercise, every session, every small victory is a step toward your child thriving!

When your child's oral system works in harmony, everything else falls into place. What questions do you have about myofunctional therapy? Share them below, we're here to help! 👇

11/04/2025

Some days, being a mom feels like trying to pour from an empty cup.

You’re running on coffee, grace, and three hours of sleep… 🥱
And still, you show up.

🤍You show up when you’re tired.
🤍You show up when no one says thank you.
🤍You show up when you feel like you're falling short.

So if no one told you today, you’re doing an incredible job.🙌

Not because everything is perfect... But because you keep going.

Your love doesn’t need to be loud to be powerful. Your quiet consistency is shaping little hearts in ways you can’t always see.🩷

📲Tag a mama who needs this reminder!

11/03/2025

Breastfeeding isn’t only about nutrition...

It’s a powerful, built-in connection tool that supports your baby’s development in so many ways:
🤍Builds immunity with antibodies only you can give
🤍Supports oral-motor development
🤍Regulates baby’s temperature, heart rate, and stress levels
🤍Strengthens emotional bonding through oxytocin release

👉But here’s the truth: it’s not always easy. And that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong!

From latch struggles to supply worries, every breastfeeding journey is unique AND valid. Whether you nurse for 2 weeks, 2 months or 2 years, it’s the love and intention behind it that matters most!🙌

Are you expecting soon & want to learn more about breast AND bottle feeding?! We have a class for you!

📲Click the link in bio to learn more & get the class now!
You’re not alone in this journey, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.🩷

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 👻

Is there such a thing as too much pumpkin?! Not when it comes to speech therapy! 🙌

Did you know that you can do lots of pumpkin-themed activities this month to support your child's speech/language skills?

📲Swipe to learn 5 activities you can do with your child!

What pumpkin activity are you excited to try first? Tell us in the comments!🤍

10/27/2025

✨SUBLEASE OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE✨

If you’ve been dreaming of a peaceful, professional space to grow your practice… This might be your sign!

📍We have a beautiful space available at our established location on S. Bell School Road in Rockford, just minutes from I-90.

You'll have access to two private treatment rooms
🩷Room 1: 128 square feet + windows
🩷Room 2: 120 square feet + no windows

AND a welcoming shared waiting room, kitchen, laundry, and break space. Utilities, high-speed internet, cleaning, and shared bathrooms are all included. You can simply show up and serve your clients.🙌

Perfect for therapists, counselors, healthcare providers, and wellness practitioners looking for a clean, newly renovated space that aligns with their calm, caring energy.🤍

Ready to expand your practice in the right environment?

Send us a DM or email us at emily@eatsandspeaks.com

10/24/2025

When you're told your baby "needs to gain weight," the pressure can feel overwhelming😞

We see you, mama. That fear when the scale doesn't show what everyone expects. The stress of wondering if you're doing enough. The guilt when feeding becomes a battle instead of bonding time.

But here's what we want you to know... You can care about healthy growth AND trust your baby's signals.🩷

If you're feeling less than confident in your baby's feeding journey, click the link in bio to learn more about our Breast & Bottle Feeding Class!

In the class, you'll learn how to read your baby's cues, support healthy development, and navigate feeding challenges with confidence instead of stress.🙌

10/23/2025

The textbooks didn't prepare me for all the plot twists that motherhood holds😆

Ten years of clinical training taught me protocols, techniques, and "best practices." But my own little humans at home? They threw every textbook out the window from time to time!

That's because we're not just treating conditions. We're partnering with unique little people.🩷

Every child who walks through our doors brings their own story, their own needs, their own timeline. What works for one family might completely flop for another. That's not failure, that's individuality!

This is why we take time to truly see your child as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. Because behind every "case" is a family hoping someone will finally get their kiddo.🤍

Your child isn't broken. They're not behind. They're exactly who they're meant to be, they just need someone who sees their unique path forward!🙌

What's one thing that makes your child completely unique? We'd love to celebrate them in the comments!✨

10/23/2025

As parents, we often focus on the big milestones…

🗣️First words
👣First steps
✏️First day of school

But sometimes the smaller details of how our children eat, speak, breathe, and sleep can give us important clues about their overall development!

Many challenges we see in childhood, from picky eating to speech delays to restless nights, can actually be connected to how the muscles in the mouth and face are functioning.

The beautiful thing? These are often things that can be addressed with the right support and understanding.🩷

📲Swipe through to learn about 6 areas where myofunctional therapy can make a difference. Knowledge is the first step in advocating for our children's health and development!🙌

What surprised you most about these connections? Tell us in the comments!👇

10/22/2025

You know the drill...

You spend 30 minutes prepping the "perfect" balanced meal. Cut everything into fun shapes. Maybe even make a smiley face with the food (because Pinterest said it would work)

Your little one takes ONE look and declares: "I don't like it" before they even try it.🙄

Meanwhile, you're standing there like a short-order cook, wondering if goldfish crackers count as a food group and questioning every parenting decision you've ever made.

Here's what we want you to know, mama... You're not failing. You're not alone. And yes, some days survival mode is perfectly okay. 🩷

Feeding challenges are REAL, and they're more common than you think!

What's a mealtime struggle that happens in your home? Tell us in the comments! 👇

10/21/2025

The feeding journey with your baby can feel overwhelming, especially when things don't go as planned.😞

We see so many parents in our clinic who are exhausted, stressed, and wondering if they're doing something wrong.

The sleepless nights, the anxiety around every feeding session, the constant worry about whether baby is getting enough...

We're here to tell you you're not alone, and you're doing better than you think.💕

Sometimes we get so caught up in the challenges that we forget to marvel at the miracle of it all. Your body knows exactly what your baby needs, even when it doesn't feel that way.🙌

👉Understanding how your baby's feeding system works and what's normal can make everything feel less scary and more manageable. That's why we created our Breast & Bottle Feeding Class!

In the class, you will learn:
✨What’s normal in those first few weeks, whether you’re nursing or bottle-feeding
✨Easy ways to support your baby at home (even if you’re not sure what’s “right”)
✨Red flags to watch for, and exactly who to contact if something feels off
✨Must-have tools that make feeding smoother (yes, we talk bottles, cups & pacis!)
✨How feeding connects to speech, and small things you can do early on to support both
✨What to know about the Golden Hour, early lactation, and when to lean on lactation support

Ready to dive deeper and feel more confident about your feeding journey? Click the link in bio to get our Breast & Bottle Feeding Class now!🩷

10/20/2025

The textbooks didn't prepare me for all the plot twists that motherhood holds😆

Ten years of clinical training taught me protocols, techniques, and "best practices." But my own little humans at home? They threw every textbook out the window from time to time!

That's because we're not just treating conditions. We're partnering with unique little people.🩷

Every child who walks through our doors brings their own story, their own needs, their own timeline. What works for one family might completely flop for another. That's not failure, that's individuality!

This is why we take time to truly see your child as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. Because behind every "case" is a family hoping someone will finally get their kiddo.🤍

Your child isn't broken. They're not behind. They're exactly who they're meant to be, they just need someone who sees their unique path forward!🙌

What's one thing that makes your child completely unique? We'd love to celebrate them in the comments!✨

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