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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
50 How You Create Confusion asking, ”Why Did You Do That!?” - but it Wasn’t a Question!
Hello Friends, Today we celebrate 50 Episodes! And, we continue the conversation from last time. Your child - No Doubt - does things that make NO SENSE to…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
49 Why Did My Child Do That?! and How To Ask. The Answer May Not Be What You Think!
Hello Friends, I am glad you are here! Happy Memorial Day 2023 to my American listeners! Your child - No Doubt - does things that make NO SENSE to you!~ We are…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
48 One Effective Way to Make the Transition to Summer Easier For All Ages
Hello Friends, Are you wondering how to have a happy summer? Do you want ideas for making the transition from the structured school schedule into the freedom…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
47 EXPERT: Jaci Finneman: Helping Kids Make Apology with the “Make It Right” Technique
Welcome back, Parents! Today, Jaci Finneman of No Problem Parenting is joining me for a conversation! Our topics are about her books (found in links below)…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
46 How To Build Language Through Planting Seeds in a Cup. 4 Communication Benefits!
Hello Parents! Do you have a Solo cup with a plant in it. Perhaps you are forgetting to water it or are wondering where to put it? Today, we will discuss the…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
45 Getting Kids To Stay On Track. Here’s 1 Effective Method to Master!
Hello Friends, When we tell our children to do something, does it happen that they disappear? Either they do what was asked but never return OR they head off…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
44 4 Reasons Celebrating YOU on Mothers Day is important For Kids
Hey Friends! Does it feel weird to tell your kids, "We are celebrating Mother's Day!" if you are only talking about yourself? We moms often feel like we can…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
43 Teach Listening Using Sounds of Nature! Enjoy!!
Good Morning to you! Up very early today, I listened to the birds after a rain. So beautiful! How do you use these amazing, beautiful experiences in nature to…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
42 Gwen: Reveals Effective Toilet Talk with a ONE-year-old That Amazes her Mom!
Hello Listeners, Potty Training can be a very frustrating experience! But today, you will hear how Gwen used a method called Elimination Communication to teach…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
41 Can You Hear What Your Child Is NOT Saying? 4 Strategies to Help Young Kids With BIG Adjustments.
Hey Friends, How do you listen to what your child is NOT saying? The tantrums give us something to listen to! But that is NOT what WE want! Is there a way to…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
40 Helping Your Child Talk About Shared Past Experiences
Hello Friends, Helping our children tell their experiences is an important task! It's HOW we build connection. Today's episode answers the question, "How do I…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
39 Cheyanne Cleyman: Dual-Language Living Across Cultures in a Step Family, part 2
Hey Friend, Thank you for joining to continue the conversation in this part 2, with Cheyanne Cleyman. When kids learn language in a dual-language environment…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
38 Cheyanne Cleyman: Dual-Language Living Across Cultures in a Step Family, part 1
Hey Friend, When kids learn language in a dual-language environment, there are some unique challenges. Today's guest shares some of her fun, funny, and…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
37 How To Teach Sharing Happily and Effectively
Hello Parents! In the last episode, we talked about tantrums and meltdowns. Sometimes sharing leads us right to an immediate tantrum or meltdown! Why don't our…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively.
Hey Friends, Today, we are talking about the dreaded Tantrums and Meltdowns. Did you know they are NOT the same thing? When you identify what is actually going…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
35 Denise Belisle: Improving Your Child’s Behavior using Positive Intelligence
Hello Parents! We all have words we tell ourselves about ourselves. Those words in our minds are sometimes kind, but often those words and messages are unkind!…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
34 BONUS: 3 Tips for Working Together -as a Family- for Holiday Prep!
Hey Parents! If you are hosting for Easter, You know how difficult it is to plan, clean, cook, and prepare all the details for the celebration... even when you…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
33 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 6: BiG EMoTioNS! 4 things to ask yourself before you respond
Hey Friends, Today is LAST ONE of this series titled: “Why won’t the kids Listen!?” TODAY we will talk about those BiG EMoTioNs! Whew! What do we do with those…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
32 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 5: Are You Making Their Listening Worse? 4 strategies to change that.
Hello Parents and Friends! Today is part 4 of the Series, “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!??” There are many factors that impact a child’s ability to learn. Today…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
31 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part4: Strategies for Building Listening SKILL
Hey Friends, We are in part 4 of the series , “Why won’t the kids Listen!?” We are unpacking several factors that influence a child’s ability to do as told…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
30 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part3: Tools For When Language Processing is Difficult
Hello Friends, In PART 3 of this episode SERIES, "Why Won't the Kids Listen!?" We unpack 3 patterns of auditory processing struggles. This is when a child…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
29 Series: ”Why Won’t the Kids Listen!??” part 2: Processing Information: 4 Strategies to Get Your Kids to Notice What They Hear
Hey Parents, Why won’t the kids Listen!? You ask! Sometimes our kids just do not do as they are told! There are many factors that influence a child’s ability…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
28 ”Why Won’t The Kids Listen!??” part 1: ATTENTION: 4 factors to watch for!
Hey Friend, Why won’t the kids Listen!?? You ask! There are many factors that influence a child’s ability to do as told. In this mini-SERIES of episodes, we…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
27 What Good is Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss? 6 Key Reasons to Indulge in These Classics.
Hey Friends, Have you ever wondered what good those sing-song, rhythmic rhymes are? Many parents struggle to use non-sense with their kids. And, anything not…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
26 Four Strategies to Create Frustration Tolerance in Children
Hey Friends, Big upsets! They happens so quickly! How do you help your children to build tolerance for the frustrations that happen in life? Join today, as we…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
25 Angela Alexander: When the Unthinkable Happens. Language That Aids in Healing After Extreme Loss
Hello Listeners, What do you do when the UNTHINKABLE OCCURS? How do you find the silver lining in the worst situations? Get some tissues as Angela Alexander…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
24 ”NO!” Six Possible Responses To Get Cooperation
Hey Listeners, One listener wrote: "My 4 year old daughter has trouble accepting “No” for an answer and can be extremely persistent in repeatedly asking for…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
23 EVERYDAY PARENT: Mary Jackson: Non-verbal to speaking and even attending college! Captivating story of struggle and hope to help ALL parents!
Dear Parents, Even if your child speaks well, you will be inspired by Mary’s journey. Thank you, Mary E. Jackson for being vulnerable and willing to sharing…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
22 Do You Know How to Expand Your Child’s Language Skills? Here’s a Picture Book Example
Hello Parents! Did you like episode 4: "One-Year-Old Language Learning With A Book"? In that popular episode, you heard about early language learning. This…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
21 ”Goofy Play.” Find it Annoying? How to Handle and When to Allow
Hey Parents! I feel you! You want to allow your child to just be a child. I know. But sometimes, the Wild, Goofy Play erupts and can be annoying because you…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
20 SUCCESS STORY: Kathryn Johnson Grew Up With Disabilities. Her Tips For Facing Obstacles
Hello Listeners, Get ready to be encouraged and inspired as you listen today! Ask the questions and seek your answers. You will love this interview with…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
19 EVERYDAY PARENT: How Lois Successfully Met Her Children’s Different Learning Needs!
Welcome to this episode of The Language of Play! Any of us that have more than one child, know children come very different from one another! We need to learn…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
18 Do Your Kids FEEL LOVED This Valentine’s Day? Let’s Find Out!
Hello Listeners! It's Valentine's Day! We commonly show love with chocolate, candies, flowers, and more. Even though your kids probably like those things, do…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
17 Consuela Munoz: Discovering Your Child’s Strengths and How to Lead from You Own!
Hello Wonderful Parents! If you have ever wondered WHY your kiddo think and act differently from you, please listen in! Today we learn from StrengthsFinder…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
16 Do You Have a Shy, Hesitant Child? 3 Steps That Are Sure to Help!
Hello Parents! Some children are quite shy and hesitant by nature and some are very bold and outgoing. Today's episode talks about what we can do to help our…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
15 EVERDAY PARENT: Wendy Cocke! Have you ever wondered how to successfully work from home with kids around? Strategies that help children experience work positively.
Hello Parents! If you have ever wanted to find a flexible schedule to work your job from home? If so, have you stopped because you don't know how to do it with…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
14 Using the Game of Memory to Teach Your Child Vocabulary with Simplicity
Hello Parents! Have you ever wondered how it always seems the Speech Pathologist is playing games with little ones. What is going on?! Today, you will get a…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
13 EVERYDAY PARENT: Vicki Noethling Shares a Success Story With Autism
Welcome Parents! Today, Vicki Noethling shares her success story about a godson with Autism! When we hear what goes right, it gives us something to copy! Come…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
12 EVERYDAY PARENT: Planning a Learning Adventure with Kids; A Success Story with a Twist
I see you, Parents ~ We ALL have our times as parents that we wish to crawl under a rock and hide! We know it. We ALL ALSO have those moments where WE ARE…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
11 Building Deeper Connection Through Communication using SIGNS with Your Babies
Babies taught sign language early have been known to produce signs to communicate as early as 6 months! Wow, right?! Join me today for a story, to find out HOW…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
10 3 Ways to Figure Out What Your Child is Saying When They are Hard to Understand
Hello Parents, When your child is speaking and you do NOT know what they are trying to tell you, How do you figure it out? Today’s episode tells 3 simple…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
09. TWO Announcements and ONE Request!
Hey Listeners, I have 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS & 1 REQUEST! 1 REQUEST: Do you have at least one child delayed in speech and /or language? Contact me at…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
08 Bilingual Kids and Speaking Delays in Multi-Language Households
Todays’ episode CONTINUES the conversation from episode 07, answering questions from Brian. Brian is concerned about his son’s language development since he is…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
07 How Language Is Learned In A Dual Language Home with a thought to Consider
Todays’ episode answers a question from Brian. He has questions about his son’s language development since he is raising him in a dual language home, in Spain…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
06 Helping Kids Share Thoughts, Feelings and Ideas
Hello Parents~ How language is learned is really AMAZING and really FUN to watch as they begin to say words clumsily, and then later with more precision. We…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
05 Building and Understanding Language Through Our Senses
Dear Friends~ The ability to communicate well is paramount to having a good, successful and happy life. We want our kids to develop good communication skills…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
04 One-Year-Old Language Learning with a Book
Hey Parents~ Have you ever wondered how language is learned? Have you wondered how we actually teach language and how the brain works? In today’s episode we…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
01 Introduction to The Language of Play
Hey Parents~ What if.. you could get behind the eyes of your child and communicate with them in a way their brains understand?! The Language of Play is born…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
02 What is Play and Why is it so Important?
Hello Parents~ PLAY is critical part of happiness for all ages, we see play just days after birth, and we continue to use the term “play” for athletes…
- The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
03 I’m Nervous! I need to attend my child’s IEP meeting. What to know.
Dear Parents~ Does your child have an IEP – an individual education Plan, but you don’t know what that really means? Maybe your child receives speech therapy…