Life & Work with Stacey Tygielski of Speech-Language and Lullabies

Today we’d like to introduce you to Stacey Tygielski.

Hi Stacey, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I originally thought I would pursue musical theatre, but along the way I found my way into Speech-Language Pathology. I received my Master’s in 2015, and it quickly became clear I was exactly where I was meant to be.

Early in my career, I was drawn to working with young children, especially those earliest stages of communication that are so easy to overlook but so important.

Becoming a parent shifted that perspective in a different way. With my daughter, I became more aware of how much happens in everyday moments, the small interactions, the repetition, the connection. Years later, having my son brought me back into that stage again, but with a deeper understanding and a different level of intention.

I found myself naturally weaving language into everyday activities and creating opportunities for him to respond and participate.

Over time, that personal experience and professional background started to come together in a way that felt very clear. What I was doing at home, and what I knew professionally, aligned in a way that led me to create something of my own.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
One of the biggest challenges has been building my company from the ground up without a clear template to follow. Starting a business was definitely not on my bingo card, but here we are and I am enjoying myself.

What I’m creating doesn’t fit neatly into an existing category, so a lot of this has been trusting my instincts and figuring things out as I go. It’s both exciting and slightly chaotic at times.

I’m also doing this in a very full season of life with a baby again, which has meant a lot of multitasking and reworking plans in real time.

More than anything, it’s been about trusting my instincts and following through.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m the founder of Speech-Language and Lullabies, a boutique baby class created to support early communication in a way that feels engaging, thoughtfully designed, and genuinely enjoyable for both babies and their grownups.

As a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, I specialize in early language development, focusing on how babies begin to interact, respond, and make sense of the world around them.
The classes are designed for all babies, with a focus on nurturing early communication through simple, meaningful interactions. Each class is guided by a Speech-Language Pathologist.

I’m known for creating an experience that feels both purposeful and easy. Each class blends music, movement, baby sign, sensory play, and early literacy, with a focus on introducing and modeling core words in ways that feel natural and easy to use throughout the day. Grownups are guided in simple, natural ways to support communication. They leave with a clearer sense of what to look for and how to respond, along with thoughtfully designed handouts to support them at home.

What sets it apart is how carefully every part of the experience is designed to support the way babies naturally learn.

What I’m most proud of is creating something that feels both meaningful and approachable, and designing the program thoughtfully from the ground up.

How do you think about luck?
I don’t really think of it as luck. It’s more perspective. My background in early language development gave me a strong understanding of how communication unfolds, but it feels especially meaningful to be back in this stage with my son, almost five years after my daughter was a baby.

With him, I find myself naturally weaving small, intentional moments into everyday life, modeling language, using simple signs, reading and singing together, and creating opportunities for interaction. When my daughter was little, I loved taking classes together. They were such a special way to connect and a reminder of how much babies take in during those shared moments.

At some point, I started thinking about how to build on that experience in a way that brings more focus to communication, while still keeping it engaging and easy for families.

If anything, the “luck” has been in being able to recognize that and create something from it.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @SpeechLanguageLullabies
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speechlanguagelullabies