Hallie Bulkin
Business owner and mentor, course creator, presenter, podcaster, certified myofunctional therapist, & feeding specialist. Serving MD, DC and NoVA.
301.881.1394
Speech, Feeding, Occupational & Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy assessments & treatment
Customized, in-home or in-school therapy.
09/21/2026
What if “wait and see” isn’t always the best advice? 👀
In this episode, I’m sitting down with Mackenzie Shiba, M.S.CCC-SLP CMT® to talk about oral motor red flags, airway concerns, feeding in the first two years, what we might miss, and more.
We’re talking about the early clues worth paying attention to and why they matter.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://untetheredpodcast.com/ or comment TUP to get the link.
Feeding development isn’t a texture ladder. 👀
If you were taught: puree → mashed → soft solids → table foods based primarily on age… it’s time to zoom out.
09/20/2026
This might surprise you 👇
After working with countless pediatric patients and my own child I've seen how often tongue ties get mistaken for picky eating.
It's not behavioral. It's physical.
Here's what it can look like:
⚠️ Avoiding certain textures, flavors, or temperatures
⚠️ Eating a limited number of foods (
Mark your calendars, friends!!! WOOT!!!
Giveaway drops TOMORROW and if screening feeding cases has ever left you second-guessing yourself, you’re going to want to be first in line. Details tomorrow, September 21, 2026!
Hint: Be sure you’re following me here on Instagram!
Sometimes the thing we miss is the thing we feel most sure about. In this episode, I share 3 signs to watch for.
In this episode, I share three signs your expertise might be narrowing what you can see, and one question to ask another clinician that can change a case.
Listen to the full Functional Feeding Private Access Podcast episode on my Substack. Drop SUBSTACK in the comments and I’ll send you the link.
Story of my life 🤣
09/17/2026
Most pediatric feeding therapists are not aware of this👇
As feeding therapists, we must be confident in our understanding of typical feeding development to:
✅ Create developmentally appropriate treatment plans
✅ Explain feeding progress clearly to parents
✅ Adapt therapy when challenges arise
When we know what’s expected at each stage, we can act as detectives- identifying breakdowns in the feeding process and adjusting interventions to support our clients effectively.
👉 Need a tool to help you screen effectively and confidently?
Grab the Pediatric Feeding Screening Packet designed to help you identify delays, track progress, and guide treatment with clarity and ease.
📲 Drop SCREEN in the comments to get your free copy!
09/16/2026
Comment 3DAY below to save your spot!
Join me live September 28–30 for a FREE 3-day training where you’ll learn to spot pediatric feeding signs and symptoms using my Pediatric Feeding Screener so you go from second-guessing to sure of your next step.
Want to know what to expect before it starts? Come to our Welcome Party on September 25 (12pm ET) to learn how to prepare and get the most out of the training.
👇 Comment “3DAY” and I’ll send you the link to save your spot.
If you’re just starting out, remember: you don’t have to have it all figured out.
Keep learning, keep growing, and trust the process. One day, you’ll look back and realize how far you’ve come. 🤍
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