Does Peppa Pig Give Kids a British Accent? And Other Questions for Speech Therapist Rachel Moon

<p>Rachel Moon, founder of Remedy Speech Therapy, joins The People You Meet in Old Town podcast to share her journey from early intervention specialist to private practice owner. Rachel breaks down what speech-language pathology covers, from articulation disorders and language delays to autism and stuttering, and offers practical guidance for parents of young children. Rachel walks us through key developmental milestones parents should watch for in the first two years of life, the power of reading aloud and reducing screen time, and how to make the most of educational shows like Ms. Rachel and Danny Go! She also addresses common parental concerns about bilingual households, accent development, and when to seek a professional evaluation for speech impediments.<br /><br />Remedy Speech Therapy is a boutique pediatric speech and occupational therapy practice offering personalized, evidence-based care that nurtures confidence, connection and communication - one child at a time. To learn more about Remedy's speech therapy, occupational therapy, myofunctional therapy, literacy groups, literacy tutoring, k-5 tutoring, feeding therapy and much more, please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.remedyspeechtherapy.com" target="_blank">https://www.remedyspeechtherapy.com</a>.<br /><br />Timestamps:<br />00:00 When Kids Start Talking<br />01:05 Meet Rachel Moon<br />02:30 What Speech Therapy Covers<br />03:41 Milestones and Red Flags<br />04:42 Reading and Play Tips<br />05:29 Screen Time Done Right<br />06:58 Sounds Kids Grow Into<br />08:00 Bilingualism and Delays<br />09:47 Accents and Environment<br />11:55 Building Remedy Practice<br />13:04 Finding Therapy and Classes<br />14:17 Old Town Lightning Round<br />15:44 Wrap Up and Thanks<br /><br />Around Old Town and beyond:<br />• Remedy Speech Therapy: Old Town Alexandria | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://remedyspeechtherapy.com" target="_blank">remedyspeechtherapy.com</a> | IG: @remedyspeechtherapy<br />• Landini Brothers: 115 King St | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://landinibrothers.com" target="_blank">landinibrothers.com</a> | IG: @landinibrothers<br />• For Five Coffee: 1800C Diagonal Rd | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://forfivecoffee.com" target="_blank">forfivecoffee.com</a><br />• Happy Place: Waterfront, Old Town Alexandria | IG: @happyplaceoldtown</p>