Tara Phillips is a speech/language pathologist and has run her own communication based classroom for 25 years. She was at the early elementary level for the first part of her career, and at the early childhood level for the last 10 years.Tara earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communicative Disorders at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Her ... Show More
Jul 2
#367 - Auditory Processing vs. Attention Issues: How to Tell the Difference with Debbie Baerlocher
In this episode, we sit down with pediatric audiologist Debbie Baerlocher to unpack the real truth about Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)—what it is, what it’s not, and why it’s often misunderstood. Learn how APD is diagnosed, when to seek help, and why many children show simil ... Show More
49m 51s
Jun 25
#366 - What Your Dentist Won’t Tell You: A Functional Approach to Oral Health with Dr. Craig Clayton
Dr. Craig D. Clayton is a functional and biomimetic dentist based in Meridian, Idaho, and an influential online educator with a following of over 380K on Instagram. Passionate about uncovering the root causes of oral health issues, Dr. Clayton focuses on holistic cavity preventio ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2023
My Kids Don't Want to go to Preschool! What Do I Do?
October 17, 2023
Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 81
My Kids Don't Want to go to Preschool! What Do I Do?
In this episode, Cara discusses how to handle when kids don't want to go to school or daycare. She shares how even when it's hard, telling the truth sets u ... Show More
9m 3s
Mar 2024
Leo the Lion Teaches Kids About Entrepreneurship with Children's Author, Annie Franceschi
March 28, 2024
Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 128
Leo the Lion Teaches Kids About Entrepreneurship with Children's Author, Annie Franceschi
This week Annie Franceschi, former Disney storyteller-turned-branding expert, joins Cara this week to discuss teaching kids abo ... Show More
30m 19s
Jul 2024
What My Child Needs to Hear Me Say Every Day
Want to know what's the most important thing to say to your child? Our kids need to hear us say many meaningful, emotional words everyday, but there are 3 words we need to prioritize as parents, caregivers and as teachers. Spoiler alert: it's not I Love You. Listen in and ... Show More
13m 44s
Mar 2025
From Sister to Sister: Growing Up with Milo
What does it really feel like growing up with an autistic sibling? In this intimate and emotional conversation, I'm joined by my youngest sister, Yasmine Smadi, for the first time on All Brains Grow. Together, we open up about what it was like growing up in a loud, unpredictable ... Show More
31m 12s
Mar 2024
IEP Advocacy with Annie McLaughlin
Annie McLaughlin is a BCBA and IEP advocate. Annie started her career as a special education teacher, where she met a consultant who introduced her to behavioral analysis. From there, she went back to school for her BCBA and got her doctorate in special education. Down the road, ... Show More
29m 23s