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The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
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Getting Kids to Listen | Speech Therapy | Child Communication | Parenting Strategies
Are you tired of repeating yourself, dealing with meltdowns, or wondering why your child still isn’t listening? Are you worried about speech delays, language development, behavior challenges, or communication struggles?
Welcome to The Language of Play podcast—where speech therapy meets real-life parenting.
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Episodes
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
169 Karen DeLoach: Worried You Are Ruining Your Children? Homeschooling and How Art May Help Your Child With ADHD!
Hey Friends~ Have you ever wondered about alternative education? Have you wondered if home-schooling would be a good option for you? What about if your child…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
168 Lipstick! A Simple Trick To Help Your Child Speak
Hey Friends~ Yes, you read that title correctly! Unfortunately, it does NOT mean to put it on the child for magic results! Stick with me today if you would…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
167 Danielle Lindner: Does An Auditory Processing Difficulty Impact Your Child’s Ability To Read?
Hey Friends~ Have you heard of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)? Does your child struggle with auditory processing issues? Today’s guest, Danielle Lindner…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
166 Bonus! Narrating: Effective to handle difficult behaviors and build language! Here’s how!
Hey Friends~ When our kiddos are out of control, it’s tempting to scream, “Stop it!!” What if? … you could look at it differently and narrate what’s going on?…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
165 Are You Tired Of Repeating Yourself? How To Have Your Environment Repeat For You!
Hey Friends~ You tired of repeating yourself ? Do you just wish your kids would listen the first time ? We know people need repetitions. And kids need even…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
164 Trust Your Intuition, Mama! Kindergarten Teacher, Ashley Holmes, Shares What She Learned Raising Twins
Hey Friends~ “When we look at our kids' behavior, it shows what is going on.” and “We parent differently as we become different.” These are quotes from today’s…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
163 Your Child Sounds like a Child? How We Know If Sounds Are Different Vs. "Wrong"
Hey Friends~ Have you ever wondered what your speech pathologist looks at when they are assessing your child to see if there’s a speech and language delay?…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
162 Do You Know How To Show Love In Any Language? Paul Zolman Shares A Simple Game That Works!
Hey Friends~ Parents, have you ever wanted to have a simple way to play with your children and learn something about them? Today’s guest has created a simple…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
161 Do You Treat All The Kids The Same, Yet Their Reaction is So Different?
Hey Friends~ Are your kids very different from one another? Un huh! I thought so!! Yet, you do your best to hold equal parenting for all of them. You do your…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
160 Michael Hingston: A July 4 Message From A World Trade Center Survivor!
Hey Friends~ We welcome Michael Hingston, as our guest! He is an extraordinary human who has been blind since birth. Today, he shares his incredible story of…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
159 Want To Expand Your Child's Sentences So You Know What They Mean?
Hey Friends~ Do you wish your child spoke longer sentences? Do you wonder what they’re talking about? If this is the case, then you will want to join today’s…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
158 Have You Ever Dreamed Of Moving Off The Grid? Debbie Martens Didn’t Let ADHD Get In The Way
Hey Friends~ Ever wondered what it's like to raise kids with less technology and more nature? Today’s guest is Debbie Martin, she shares her experience of…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
157 When A Temper Tantrum Isn’t A Temper Tantrum??!!
Hey Friends~ When is the temper tantrum not a temper tantrum? Well, sometimes it’s the way our children learned to communicate! We didn’t mean to teach them to…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
156 Raising Your Creative Independent Thinker? Sharon Fillmore Helps You With These Wonderful Curious Children!
Hey Friends~ We live in a world where more and more is expected of us, we are bombarded with information everyday. Sharon Fillmore, the “Mary Poppins of Family…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases!
Hey Friends~ Are your kids Brave? Do they take risks that are good? Sometimes our language discourages the very thing we want for our kids. Listen in to common…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
154 A Single Father of Triplets Shares His Success Story. Happy Father’s Day!
Hey Friends~ Parenting is challenging. Being parents of twins is very challenging! What do you think it’s like to be a SINGLE PARENT OF TRIPLETS plus another…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
153. 10 Reasons You Should Put Your Speech Delayed Child Into Sports!
Hey Friends~ Recently, I was in a Facebook conversation where a parent asked if they should allow their speech delayed child to play sports. This parent had…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
152 Can We Really Stop Being Irritated And Upset? Dr. Mort Orman Shares Amazing Findings!
Hey Friends~ We all get angry sometimes. At ourselves. At our kids. At God. At Life… and more. But what is the impact of anger in our lives? On you? On your…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
151. 4 Tools To Handle Next Day Whining After An Eventful Experience
Hey Friends~ All of us parents have experienced the fall out after attending some sort of party or event - and afterwards our children have a hard time…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
150 Avoiding The Slump? How To Talk About It To Transform Your Day!
Hey Friends~ It’s officially summer break for many kids as schools have let out Even when you are happy and excited about the change of schedule, there’s…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
149 Triggered By Your Child’s Behavior? Gayle Weill Helps You Be Your Best Self!
Hey Friends~ When you get triggered by your child's behavior, there is a reason! When we respond internally to our children’s behavior, it may be deeper…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
148. 4 Simple Strategies to Help Your Child With Schedule Changes On Special Days
Hey Friends~ Many of you in the United States may be having outdoor picnics today as we celebrate Memorial Day. As much as your children love it, the surprise…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
147 What? Your Child Can’t Read - And Has A HIGH IQ?? Lynne Roe shares a success story with dyslexia and dysgraphia
Hey Friends~ Children are confusing! How much more confusing when you see them not read on time - while they seem to be understanding at a much higher level…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
146 Think Your 1 Year Old Should Speak More? 5 Tips To Find Success
Hey Friends~ Do you wonder how to get your little one to speak? A dad asked me about his 1 year old, who is not saying words. After observing his interaction…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
145 Katja Lany: How Montessori caused her to know her inner child and reparent herself
Hey Friends~ Do you wonder how to choose the school type for your child? Today’s guest, Katja Lany, discusses what sparked her knowing that Montessori was the…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
144 Your 1 Year Old Not Speaking? 3 Steps To Help Your Little Speak.
Hey Friends~ Are you wondering how to help your ONE year old to speak? You see them look, you see them listen, but you do not have many words yet? This episode…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
143 Who Are You? A Question This Mother's Day
Hey Friends~ Happy Mother’s Day from The Language of Play! and from ME! I hope you Mamas are enjoying love and laughter today, and a bit of rest. My gift to…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
142 Are You Doing Extreme Caregiving Jessica Patay Tells About Being Brave Together
Hey Friends~ Do you know anyone doing EXTREME CAREGIVING? Is it YOU? This means, not only are you dealing with the speech or language delays we talk about on…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
141 How Do You Inadvertently Build Doubt Into Your Child? Here’s One Way To Change Doubt Into Confidence!
Hey Friends~ What is it that builds confidence in kids? How do we inadvertently create doubt in our children? Today’s episode opens the door for seeing this…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
140 Do You Know How to Let Intuition Guide You? Siris Raquel Rivas Verdejo, Helps Us Listen To Our Bodies, Our Kids, And Our Families
Hey Friends~ Ever find yourself in a conversation with your kids where it seems like you're speaking different languages? You're not alone! In this episode…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
139 Is There a Simple Way to Lessen Picky Eating? Here is One Fun Way!
Hey Friends~ Do your kids give you a run for your money with food?! Sometimes kids are picky. Sometimes we allow pickiness by jumping through hoops hoping they…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
138 Krys Pappius: Can a Pattern Interrupt Can Drastically Change How You React? Yes!
Hey Friends~ Sometimes, our problems seem insurmountable! Yet, as you learn some strategies and gain skills, the solutions are simple. I did not say it was…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
137 STEP 4 - Would You Rather Not Repeat Again? Plan A Visual Summer Calendar For Your Kids
Hey Friends~ Ready to make this summer your family's best one yet? STEP 4 of our Summer Success Strategies is here to tackle it head-on. Today, we're talking…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
136 Raja Viadya: Growing Up Stuttering. A Parent’s Impact In the Presence of Speech Impediment & ASD
https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182Hey Friends~ Have you ever wondered how to empower your child to overcome speech challenges and build…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
135 STEP 3 - Inviting Your Kids Into Summer Vacation Planning. Here Is How It Works Best
Hey Friends ~ Welcome to Step 3! Creating a summer that feels like joy and success to YOU and other members of the family, too, is a possible! You don’t need…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
134 Rich Kozak: Are You In Business? Your Branding Tricks Can Be Parenting Magic!
Hey Friends~ How can you understand the connection between branding strategies and parenting? The emphasis is on effective communication and nonverbal cues to…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
133 STEP 2 -Want To Make Progress This Summer? 3 Keys To Help You Determine Which Priorities To Choose
Hey Friends~ As Summer approaches, Some of us plan ahead and we get our kids into all kinds of activities. Some of us plan ahead and we think about the things…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
132 Erin LoPorto: Why Telling Your Child, “Don’t Worry” Doesn’t Help
Hey Friends~ Your Feelings are a message from your body. It’s the same for your kids. How do you attune to your child’s feelings - instead of telling them not…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
131 STEP 1 -Starting To Plan Your Summer Adventures? 3 Tips To Prepare For Success!
Hey Parents ~ Are you starting to think about summer? One BIG reason that families get frustrated and feel disappointed is because there was no preparation for…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
130 Jennifer Ginty Shares How A Doll Can Help Children Process Big Emotions
Hey Friends~ As we continue Guest Episode Month here at the Language of play, Today’s guest shares a tangible way your child can work through their Big…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
129 Theresa Alexander Inman: Can You Read Your Child’s Cues? Understanding This Unlocks Confusion And Builds Connection
Hey Friends~ Ever wondered how your child's interests and cues could be the key to unlocking an incredible parenting journey? Today, we're thrilled to share a…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
128 From Diagnosis To Celebration - Ngoma Shares Triumphs And Struggles of Raising A Child With Autism
Hey Friends~ Have you ever wondered what it's like to tackle the hurdles from an Autism diagnosis, to seeking help, to finally triumphing over challenges?…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
127 Caught Between Your Phone And Your Child? Kathy Bowers Shares Her Expertise
Hey Friends~ What happens in our kiddos when we shift our attention to and from devices during our interactions with them? What is the impact on kiddos when…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
126 Your Child Has Imaginary Friends? Deborah Greenhut Tells A Parent’s Story To Using These Friends For Healing And Learning
Hey Friends~ Does your child have Imaginary Friends? Are you concerned? Today's guest shows how to create and use those friends for a purpose - to bring about…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
125 Kelley Coleman: Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child
Hey Friends~ If you have a child with a disability, you no doubt have questions about how to navigate the systems & services so that you have the support you…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
124 Coach Brett Baughman: “Take 5 and Come Back Better” Here’s How!
Hey Friends~ So moms and dads, have you ever considered yourself a not top performing parent?? We know that our lives can be spinning in circles faster than we…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
123 Trauma EXPERT: Santou Carter: Effectively Using Play In Trauma Recovery
Hey Friends~ Have you ever found yourself wondering if drawing, sand play, or board games hold the key to healing trauma? Today we are joined by Santou Carter…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
122 Is Your Spouse Your Best Parenting Partner? Tips For Getting The Support You Need
Hey Friends~ Who is your parenting partner? Often times the parenting partner isn’t the spouse. That may be due to divorce or work schedules or a number of…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
121 Sherry Darden: Think Your Child Expresses Feelings The Same As You? Ways to Notice Your Child’s Communication Patterns
Hey Friends~ Have you ever felt lost in the puzzle of understanding how our little ones express themselves? Today we are joined by Sherry Darden, she’s diving…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
120 Feeling Disconnected at Home? Coach Ambereen Shares 4 Ways to Build Stronger Family Bonds and Increase Joy
Hey Friends~ How often do you spend quality time in the same room with your whole family? And really, how much of that time is actually spent in doing an…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
119 Child Being Irrational? 4 Tips And A Funny Story
Hey Friends~ Sometimes our children are quite articulate in what they say they want, but when we consider the meaning of what they say they want, we wonder…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
118 Diann Alexander: Does The Chaos Of Your Home Life Feel Like “A Theater Of Little People”?
Hey Friends~ So moms and dads, have you ever considered ... You are in a theater - on stage- in the chaos of your normal living home with little people? We are…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
117 April Rehrig: On Being The Best Advocate For Your Child In The Special Education Process. What You Need To Know!
Hey Friends~ Happy Valentines Day! Here are two episodes that may be of interest to you regarding Valentines Day and your child. 18 Do Your Kids FEEL LOVED…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
116 Is Your Child Anxious About Valentine’s Day? 3 Reasons Why & How To Help
Hey Friends~ Valentines Day is associated with love, candy, flowers and romance. For kids, it is associated with friends, games, and valentine cards with red…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
115 - 3 Ways To Ensure Travel With Kids Is Enjoyable!
Hey Friends~ Have you had some struggles with your kids during travel? Me too! That is why I decided to pre-teach with “German Shepherd,” “Being a Duck,” and…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
114 Time IN or Time Out? EXPERT: KAREN HALL helps us support our kids while not taking on their Big Feelings
Hey Friends~ 114 Time IN or Time Out? EXPERT: KAREN HALL helps us support our kids while not taking on their Big Feelings. Are you blown away by the…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
113 - 3 Tools That Help Your Child To Transition From One Activity To The Next!
Hey Friends~ Did you know that there are tools that you can use that’s going to help your child with those pesky transitions? It’s true! In Episode 112, you…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
112 Do You Hesitate To Interrupt Your Child's Activity? 4 Steps To Easier Transitions
Hey Friends~ Many children struggle with making a transition from something they love to do, to stopping it! That is a hard transition for most of us. If your…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
111 EXPERT: Dr. Ngoma Moghalu: Communicating Race & Cultural Differences to Kids In A Fun and Comfortable Way
Hey Friends~ Happy Martin Luther King Day, Listeners! Have you ever wondered how you can teach your children about Race and Culture in a fun and comfortable…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
110 COACH: Angie Ellsworth Helps Parents Know Better, Do Better, and Feel Better - And Discusses Bullying
Hey Friends~ What would it be like to KNOW BETTER, DO BETTER and FEEL BETTER in your parenting journey? Today’s guest, Angela Ellsworth, discusses her strategy…