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In this episode, Rachel Lieske, M.A., CCC-SLP, Lead Speech-Language Pathologist at Wee Care Therapy, discusses the power of early intervention. Rachel shares insights on the challenges parents face when they have concerns about their child’s development and offers practical advice on how to access support and resources. With her expertise in child-led play and sensory-based strategies, Rachel emphasizes the importance of family-centered care and meeting children where they are.

This week on ART ON THE AIR features the renown director of TV, film, and the stage, John Hancock, who is directing the Dunes Art Foundations production of “Misery.” Next Beverly Shores fixture Robert Stanley painter and computer artist, and spotlight on Ceramics Go Outside at with Emily Casella.

This week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features chief curator and visual arts director of the National Museum of Mexican Art, Cesáreo Moreno, discussing his own art journey and his responsibility for exhibits at the museum, and spotlight on South Shore Orchestra summer’s symphonic spectacular on June 20th with Maestro Troy Webdell.

Jonathan Canning, host of "Eye on the Arts Radio," talks with Larry Brechner, the board chairman for Lakeshore Public Media.

For this edition of "Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges" the musical guest is guitar great ALEX LIFESON who is world renown as a co-founder and guitarist of the Canadian power trio RUSH.

Rachel Lieske joins Building Blocks to discuss the vital role of early speech-language intervention and the power of play in child development. She emphasizes the importance of early action over a “wait and see” approach, highlights family involvement in therapy, and shares personal stories from her 17 years of experience. Rachel explains how music, routines, and real-life engagement—like tossing socks during laundry—can build foundational language skills. The episode also explores how being a mom transformed her practice, underscoring the value of creating supportive communities for parents.

The musical guest for this program is STEVE POSTELL -- one of the world's top session guitarists and a member of the super group THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY as well as THE DAVID CROSBY BAND -- has released a new star-studded solo album recent weeks via Quarto Valley Records.

Lakeshore Public Media host Dee Dotson May 16, 2025.

In this episode, Julie Wendorf of Crown Point Library shares how libraries foster early literacy through play, storytelling, and parent engagement. She highlights the impact of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and stresses the importance of access to books at home. Wendorf envisions libraries as inclusive, evolving spaces that support families and build community.