267 Luba Patlakh: Snip or Skip? Navigating the Tongue Tie Controversy
From The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention by Dinalynn Rosenbush, SLP | Speech Pathologist, Parent Mentor, Communication with Kids
May 22, 2026 · 40 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the tongue tie controversy and offers practical communication strategies for parents.
Hey Friends~ If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s mouth breathing, poor sleep, unclear speech, or constant frustration could mean something deeper… this episode is for you. Today, I’m talking with Luba Patlakh about tongue ties, therapy, when parents should seek help, and what real support looks like—whether surgery is involved or not. We also talk about practical communication strategies and how families can advocate for the care their children truly need. This conversation is eye-opening, hopeful, and full of practical next steps for parents. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com WEBSITE: https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/ Have a QUESTION or COMMENT? Leave a voice message! https://castfeedback.com/play 👉 Sign up for Speech & Language Support for Preschool Families: https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/store/p/summer-speech-language-support-for-preschool-families WE WON!! 🎉 THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE FOR WOMEN PODCASTERS AWARDS!! The Language of Play won in the category of “Lifestyle Podcasts.” Here is the link to the awards presentation…
People in this episode
Host: Dinalynn Rosenbush
Guest: Luba Patlakh
Topics covered
- tongue tie
- speech therapy
- parenting
- communication strategies
- advocacy
- early intervention
Keywords
- tongue tie
- speech therapy
- mouth breathing
- poor sleep
- unclear speech
- parent advocacy
- therapy options
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kidology
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