Reaching the Peak: A Whole-Child Approach to Early Intervention

Reaching the Peak: A Whole-Child Approach to Early Intervention
Podcast Description
Welcome to Reaching the Peak, a podcast exploring early childhood through a whole-child lens. Hosted by Peak to Peak Therapies, we bring together experts in motor and speech therapy, behavior, toileting, parenting, nutrition/feeding, and development to share insights that support every aspect of early intervention. From milestones to mealtimes, speech to sensory, and play to parenting, each episode offers practical guidance to help children—and the adults who support them—reach their full potential.
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The podcast focuses on a variety of topics related to early childhood development, including atypical development, neurodiversity, and developmental milestones. For example, one episode dives into neurodiversity with insights on autism and ADHD, while another covers key developmental milestones from birth to three years, highlighting areas such as feeding, sleep, and language skills.

Welcome to Reaching the Peak, a podcast exploring early childhood through a whole-child lens. Hosted by Peak to Peak Therapies, we bring together experts in motor and speech therapy, behavior, toileting, parenting, nutrition/feeding, and development to share insights that support every aspect of early intervention. From milestones to mealtimes, speech to sensory, and play to parenting, each episode offers practical guidance to help children—and the adults who support them—reach their full potential.
In this episode, we’re joined by Molly Self, an experienced physical therapist, for an in-depth conversation on toileting for children ages birth to three. This episode is packed with essential insights and practical strategies for both parents and professionals supporting young children through this important milestone.
Molly walks us through the developmental foundations of bladder and bowel control, helping listeners understand what readiness really looks like—and how to support it with patience and confidence. We discuss real-life techniques for creating supportive environments, handling setbacks, and recognizing when adaptations may be needed.
From child-sized toilets to inclusive strategies for children with developmental delays or physical disabilities, Molly offers guidance to make the toilet training journey manageable and empowering for all involved.
By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and tools to approach toilet training with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

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