Episode 100: Is My Child Stuttering, or Is It Just a Phase?
From Stuttering Demystified & Beyond by Lori Melnitsky
March 11, 2026 · 9 min · Episode 100
About this episode
Lori discusses the early signs of childhood stuttering and when parents should seek help, sharing her personal experiences and insights.
In this episode, Lori discusses the early signs of childhood stuttering and when parents should get help. She also shares her personal experience as a speech-language pathologist and as a parent whose own daughter stuttered, offering insight, reassurance, and guidance for families navigating these concerns.
People in this episode
Host: Lori Melnitsky
Topics covered
- childhood stuttering
- parenting
- speech-language pathology
- early signs
- family guidance
Keywords
- stuttering
- child development
- speech therapy
- parenting advice
- communication disorders
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