
Welcome to Little Eaters & Talkers, where we empower parents, caregivers, and professionals with practical insights to support children’s feeding and communication development. Hosted by Jean Hawney, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and feeding specialist, this podcast explores everything from introducing solids and tackling picky eating to promoting speech and language milestones.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParenting | |||

You took your child to speech therapy for the talking. You were told to just keep offering food for the eating. Two separate waitlists, two separate specialists, zero conversation about how they might actually be the same problem.
In this episode, J... more
Your pediatrician said "they'll grow out of it." You kept offering new foods. You took the pressure off. And two years later, the list of foods your child will eat is shorter — not longer.
In this episode, Jean Hawney, a pediatric feeding specialist... more
"You might want to look into OT." Your pediatrician said it. You nodded. You took the paper. And then you Googled it and got a bunch of results about adults recovering from strokes.
April is Occupational Therapy Month, and in this episode, Jean Hawn... more
"They’ll grow out of it." "Just keep offering it." "It’s just a phase."
If you’re a parent of a toddler who only eats five foods, you’ve probably heard these phrases a dozen times. But what if your gut is telling you it’s something more?
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Is feeding time ending in tears for both you and your baby? You aren't failing, and you aren't alone. In this episode, Jean Hawney, SLP and founder of The Little Eaters & Talkers, breaks down the emotional cycle of bottle aversion and how to rebuild ... more
In this episode, Jean Hawney, pediatric SLP, feeding specialist, and CLC, breaks down the key points from her 2025 ASHA Convention presentation on breastfeeding and dysphagia—in a way that feels clear, compassionate, and truly parent-friendly.
You’l... more
In this episode, pediatric feeding and swallowing specialist Jean Hawney shares how families can play an active role in their child’s feeding rehabilitation after a brain injury.
Recorded in preparation for the Team Luke Hope for Minds Conference in... more
In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Jean Hawney, pediatric feeding and swallowing specialist, explores the unique feeding challenges faced by children with Down syndrome. From breastfeeding difficulties and oral-motor coordination to transitio... more









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