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Is My Child Behind? What to Watch, When to Act

If you're listening to this late at night your house is quiet, your child is finally asleep, but you're on your phone wondering, "Is this normal?" this episode is for you. Luba speaks directly to the parents who are Googling developmental milestones at 2AM, comparing their child to other kids, or feeling dismissed by "wait and see" advice from well-meaning professionals. As a speech-language pathologist, myofunctional therapist, child developmental specialist, and mom of three, Luba knows what it's like to worry, to advocate, and to fight for your child when something feels off. This solo episode tackles 3 questions parents are Googling at night: 1. Is my child behind? Development is patterns, not single skills Speech, feeding, sleep, breathing, and behavior are all connected One delay doesn't mean panic—but patterns matter Why comparison steals your peace (and why every child has a different childhood, even in the same home) 2. Why does everyone say "wait and see"? Why physicians say it (overloaded systems, waiting for milestones, milestones are averages not guarantees) When waiting is appropriate vs. when it feels like abandonment Why you should NEVER wait if you're feeling dismissed or if skills aren't emerging at all The power of early intervention: "What's the worst that can happen? Your child gets ahead." How to advocate: "If you fight hard enough for something, you'll usually get it." 3. Why do I feel like something is off, but no one is listening? Parents see their children in motion—not in a 30-minute snapshot Children act differently in the presence of new people (physicians, evaluators) How to be convincing: Bring data, bring videos, bring your heartfelt explanation Subtle signs that matter: Mouth breathing, unclear speech, picky eating, poor sleep, fatigue, frustration Why your intuition is valid Key Insights from Luba: Speech is never just speech. Behavior is often a communication issue. Poor sleep affects everything: Learning, articulation, focus, mood. Oral posture and breathing affect development. If your child sleeps with their mouth open or snores, visit an ENT, dentist, and myofunctional therapist immediately. Mouth breathing is NOT normal. Even if "your whole family does it," it's compensation not optimal function. Your child is not broken. When you support the body, the brain follows. Better focus, better behavior, better mood. "You are not dramatic. You are not anxious. You are not imagining things. I'm not here to scare you, but I am here to guide you." This episode is for: Parents feeling dismissed by "wait and see" advice Families noticing patterns in speech, feeding, sleep, or behavior Anyone comparing their child to milestones or siblings Parents who feel like something is off but no one is listening Caregivers who want to know what to watch and when to act Luba's message: You don't need to diagnose your child. You don't need to know all the answers. You just need to know what to watch and when to act. And you don't have to figure this out alone. 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on child development, speech pathology, and building with purpose. 📲 Free Resources from Luba: Visit lubapatlakh.com for: Developmental Checklist (What's Typical vs. What's Worth Asking About) Language to Use With Providers What to Do Next if You Want Early Intervention Services 📲 Follow Luba: Instagram: @kidologyqueen Instagram: @thegrowthlabpodcast Website: Kidologyinc.com 💬 Are you a parent Googling developmental questions at night? Drop your question in the comments Luba reads them all!