The number one podcast in Australia for parents navigating life with children with communication difficulties and/or disabilities.
Hosted by Rita Shamoun, founder of RS Speech Pathology, Wine with Wita is a trusted space for families and health professionals to come together. Each episode features interviews with leading experts and real families, providing reliable guidance, insight, and evidence-based strategies.
With her professional expertise as a speech pathologist and a personal mission to reduce stigma and raise awareness, Rita brings both knowledge and heart to every episode. Her warm, relatable approach creates a welcoming environment where parents feel seen, supported, and empowered to navigate the challenges of raising children with communication needs or disabilities.
So SIP back, relax, and enjoy the show!
Donna Berry has over 20 years of experience changing the lives of thousands of children and families. She believes that safe relationships are the key to a life of happiness and healing. Her personal site is a platform for sharing her expertise and helping others achieve their best selves.
Having touched the lives of thousands of families, she recognized the need for advocacy in early relationships and intervention. This realization led to the launch of Interplay International, a groundbreaking healing modality addressing intergenerational and early trauma within the crucial parent-child relationship.
During this episode we discussed the importance of connection, understanding secure attachment as well as trauma and a child's behaviour.
To work with Donna, You can contact her via email:
Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provide information. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy.
You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's speech, language and communication skills.
Last month, @telethonkidsinstitute released a study highlighting the impact of screen time on young children.
Screen time can be a confusing debate. How much is too much? What shows are appropriate or not? What is the impact of screen time? Are there better choices?
To support your insight into this matter, I have arranged a very special Wine with Wita panel.
The amazing panel includes:
I was incredibly honoured and thrilled to have such an enriching and insightful conversation with remarkable women in the paediatric industry.
You can access the journal article below:
Screen Time and Parent-Child Talk When Children Are Aged 12 to 36 Months.
Mary E. Brushe; Dandara G. Haag, Edward C. Melhuish, Sheena Reilly, Tess Gregory,
JAMA Pediatr. Published online March 4, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.6790=
Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provide information. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy.
You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's speech, language and communication skills.
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