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The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention207 Preschooler Need A Nap, But Doesn’t Nap? Making This Transition PositiveHey Friends~ Although it’s true that our children do better when they nap, there is a transition out of naps. And it's usually not a smooth ride. Today we will talk about when your 3 & 4 year-old does not nap. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com Information about Costa Rica retreat: https://www.speakfeedlead.org/family-talks-retreat.html Enter Coupon Code LANGUAGEOFPLAY to get 20% off your cost! YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES: 5 Ways...2025-03-2718 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention205 Jackie Bailey: Your Vacation Is An Education - Let’s Maximize it in Costa Rica!Hey Friend~ In this episode, we talk about Family Talks Retreat for the whole family of kids ages 10+. I invite you to join me on this adventure in Costa Rica along with hosts Jackie Bailey and Todd Cudaback. Away from all your normal daily pressures Away from the Internet, (mostly…) Connect on a deeper level and develop your family story. Build strong relationships with the people you care about most while having fun, amazing shared memories! Please share this episode with anyone that might be a fit f...2025-03-1328 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention204 A Simple Direction Made Your Child Burst Into Tears? Let’s Look At How The Brain Processed That!Hey Friends~ Parents say versions of, “I just asked him to say these words. I am trying to help him speak, but he melted down again. How do I help him? So common. But Why? Today we unpack another reason for this and with that understanding, you will learn where to start in making the changes you want. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com YOUR NEXT STEPS: Sign up for the Newsletter: https://dinalynnr.syst...2025-03-0829 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention203 Jill Garner: Building Respect & Security. It Happens Earlier Than You Think!Hey Friends~ In today’s world, we are taught to seek answers within ourselves. But if we stay there, we become self-absorbed or self-conceited and depressed. We need to also see outside of ourselves, looking for ways to contribute, serve others, and be connected to others. In having this balance, people become whole and happy. This foundation begins in the earliest years. Today, Jill Garner shares how SECURITY is learned, at what ages, and with examples of how it happens and how this links to our kids RESPECTING us as parents, respecting themselves, and others. Today’...2025-02-2837 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention202 How Is Play Different For You As An Adult? Consider This!Hey Friends~ There are many forms of play. And, play is different for us as we grow up! What does play look like for you now? Many adults wish for more time off from work, more time to rest and play. However, many of us have the thinking pattern that work comes before play. Perhaps you were taught that as a child. I was. What if… Your parenting could be PLAY for you - at the same time - as you parent well! Is that possible? I believe it is possible more we think. I would love...2025-02-2014 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention201 Leroy Slanzi: Using Free Play And Structured Play With Intention To Develop Emotional RegulationHey Friends~ We experience play with our children in a variety of ways. One of those ways is Free Play. Free Play is completely imaginative and it is entirely directed by the child. Another way we play is Structured Play is when we use play to help our children go in the direction we want them to go. That may be learning, movement, practice, or anything really. In Structured Play, we have an INTENTION for our kids. That is why sometimes people call it Intentional Play. Kids need both to develop well! When we d...2025-02-1331 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early InterventionEpisode #200! The Top 10 Topics You Listened To + FREE GIFTS to Celebrate #200 !Hey Friends~ Whoot! Surprises Today! We are CELEBRATING 200 Episodes! To CELEBRATE this milestone, I have gifts and big SAVINGS to give away! The Prizes: 4 books and 4 coaching slots and 1 Starbucks gift card! TO PLAY: EMAIL “200” to: Hello@thelanguageofplay.com !! In this episode, you will enjoy learning the TOP 10 Episodes in the past 12 months! You’ll also hear an update on the global reach of The Language of Play! And of course.. Celebrate with us! : EMAIL “200” to: Hello@thelanguageofplay.com to claim a prize! Always...2025-02-0618 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention199 Krista Melanson: Do I Wait or Get Help? My child’s speech is “different.”Hey Friends~ Have you ever thought my child’s speech is “different” and you wonder if it’s normal or possibly delayed? How do you develop your child through their issues when you aren’t sure if they are actually issues? How do you push for what you think your child might need, when you aren’t sure? Today’s guest will share her journey of being brave to find out what was going on with her son and what she did in the presence of her school being busy and over-burdened. Her learned wisdom and guidance will su...2025-01-3133 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention198 Is Your Child Part of the 40% Who Struggle? The State Of Speech Pathology In The USAHey Friends~ Many of you have acknowledged how much of a struggle it is to get Speech Therapy services - either enough or at all. Today, I will address what is going on in speech pathology, how this impacts you, and what you can do to help your kids. According to the National Institute of Health, 40% of our children ages 3-10 are struggling to develop good communication skills. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job opening projected for SLPs is 19% over the next decade. The shortage of Speech Language Pathologists has been around for yea...2025-01-2316 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention197 Michelle Choairy: Our Speech Therapist Became Family. Help for Complex KidsHey Friends~ Do you have a complex kid? If you do, you know how much of a struggle it is to find help and get help that gives you confidence in the future. Are you struggling with Mom Guilt? You are not alone! Today’s guest shares her journey with having a complex kid and her journey with speech therapy. Michelle Choairy’s child has Childhood Apraxia of Speech among other complex issues. She is uplifting. She is encouraging and she sets your feet on the right path! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn ...2025-01-1627 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention196 I’m always giving in! How do I stop? 2 Examples to support the processHey Friends~ Your kids whine … and after a while, you doubt your resolve. “Maybe I am being too harsh.” “Maybe one more cookie doesn’t matter.” “Maybe they aren’t tired enough to go to sleep.” Then, as time goes on, you resent the situation. You resent that you got yourself in this situation AGAIN. And, in those moments, you even resent your child… When these feelings happen, it’s easy to think we are bad parents. Why is this so hard? Today, we talk about one strategy to get out of that cycle! ...2025-01-0929 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention195 Zorina Pritchett: Using Games To Develop Reading, Writing, Speaking and Comprehension After Brain InjuryHey Friends~ How do you re-teach language to someone who has had a brain injury and lost their language? Today’s guest does a fantastic job to describe how she taught her brother to speak , read, write, and comprehend again after a stroke. This episode is inspiring and educational on how you can build confidence and encourage as well as build in joy. For anyone learning to speak, read, write, and comprehend, you will be enlightened how these methods work for first time learners, too! Zorina Pritchett explains how games make a huge impact in l...2025-01-0229 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention193 DJ Stutz: Are Your Traditions Working For You? Which Ones To Get Out Of!Hey Friends~ The holidays are here! This means high stress for some, while it’s a lot of joy and fun for others! Which one is you? Perhaps both! In this episode, we talk with child expert, DJ Stutz, about how we can make the holidays less stressful and what you can do to prepare ourselves and set ourselves and our kids up for success. Do you have too many traditions? Too many parties? Too much stuff? You will have a few more ideas in your toolbox after this conversation. Always cheering yo...2024-12-1919 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention191 Julia Cook: Your Internet-Connected Child Learns Differently. Need Insights?Hey Friends~ Have you ever had a book that changes how you communicate with your child? Maybe the book showed a new way to handle a problem - and you think, I am going to be more like Mrs. Buttercup! Maybe that story helped you learn how to explain something in a way that your child understands. Maybe it is a concept, maybe a behavior. Maybe the story even helped YOU understand the concept or behavior DIFFERENTLY. Stories are powerful!! Stories teach in ways that we cannot do when we speak directly. You will enjoy toda...2024-12-0539 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention190 Bob Hastings: Using Storytelling to Help Kids Listen & ImagineHey Friends~ Holidays are a time that we create stories. Stories have the power to draw our families together and we can weave into those stories the lessons that we really want our kids to know! Listening to stories is a fabulous way to TRAIN OUR IMAGINATION AND OUR LISTENING SKILLS at the same time! Do you do any “Listen-Only” stories? Human brains are developing differently now with so much screen exposure. Today, we have a master storyteller here with us! Bob Hastings shares how his creativity was sparked through storytelling with his kids and gran...2024-11-2825 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive SkillsHey Friends~ Are you wondering why your child echoes you? Do they not really answer the question, but actually repeat what you say, back to you? This pattern of communication is indicative of a Gestalt Language Processor. This pattern is common among kiddos with autism. Kids without autism may also use this pattern of language, though it is most common in the very early years. How do you manage this? Always respond Be a sleuth - figure out what that echo might represent Embrace their attempts to communicate Understand this is a script Listen in...2024-11-2117 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With AutismHey Friends~ Walking the road of parenting is hard. It is filled with joy and struggles. We are okay to feel the way we feel. No matter what you feel about it. Learning to let go of negative judgment and condemning thoughts about our feelings is critical to be authentically yourself. Parents are often able to do this with their kids, but continue to struggle to be so kind to themselves. If this is you, you will LOVE today’s Episode with Susanna Peace Lovell, author of Your True Self is Enough. Susanna’s daughter wrote in the forwa...2024-11-1433 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention187 Gary Chapman: Wrap Your Discipline In Their Love Language. Here's How!Hey Friends~ Everyone has some type of dysfunction in their upbringing, but these days MANY people are unsure what a healthy family looks like! Parents often express that they wonder how to raise their kids without repeating what their parents did. One way to learn Traits of Healthy Families is to read books! Another way is by learning to speak love into your families in ways that each person understands best. Dr. Gary Chapman, a New York Times #1 Bestselling Author, is today's guest on The Language Of Play! He says you should “WRAP YOUR DISCIPL...2024-11-0732 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention186 4 Strategies To Help Young Kids Overcome Monster Fears This HalloweenHey Friends~ The question comes up often this time of year, “How do you explain Halloween & monsters to a toddler, especially a toddler struggling with fears?” Actually… Kids don’t wait for halloween to fear monsters! The issue of fears is real at any time of the year. But for lots of kids, it gets ramped up during Halloween time! You cannot even go to the grocery store without seeing scary faces. Let’s unpack 4 ways you can help your little one get past fears. Listen to this Episode to understand the importance of what to do fi...2024-10-3028 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child DevelopmentHey Friends~ How we communicate with our kids determines how well they understand us, Communication is key! Developmentally, we know our kids are at different levels. How do we know what is good for them? In play, we can learn where they are at. Today’s guest, a play therapist, Anastasia Arauz, defines play as when we are “Peaceful and grounded with who your soul is.” We discuss HOW to use play to build deep trust, get over communication hurdles, and address trauma. Take a step back. Don’t fix. Just listen and follow. Stay purely present without...2024-10-2428 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication GrowthHey Friends~ Our parenting and communication habits set up our children to have habits of responding. In general… If we habitually require them to interact, they will be interactive. If we expect and create situations where they must speak, they will speak. How we spend our time is what they see is how TO spend time! In today’s episode, we talk about the HABITS we have CREATED around our communication with our children and Which 4 habits you can develop in your interactions that cause language to blossom! A...2024-10-1832 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand LanguageHey Friends~ Play Dumb & Sabotage! To the SLP, this sounds creative, loving, and intentional for making progress. To others, it might sound mean or undermining!! Listen in to see how to play dumb and sabotage well. Today’s guest, Jeaneen Tang’s definition “To mindfully under-estimate” for the purpose of expanding language. Lots of fabulous nuggets of information today!! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com ABOUT THE GUEST: Jeaneen Tang, speech-language pathologist and mother of a special needs child. Along with my over 20...2024-10-1022 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention182 Tell Me The Truth Whether I Like It Or Not! 6 Questions To Guide The Process.Hey Friends~ Have you been cultured to be quiet? Have you grown up NOT telling what is actually true for you? Perhaps you know that if you tell what you actually think - It would not be okay. You learned to say what is expected of you. This is “socialized behavior.” … There is a time for that. Not Today! If you want your kids to tell you the truth, you need to be able to accept ALL KINDS of truth. We cannot expect our kids to only speak the truth when we want to hear...2024-10-0322 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention181 Gwen: Want Words To Replace Screaming In Your 1 Year Old? Listen To This Success Story!Hey Friends~ This is a follow up to Episode 42 about teaching very young children to use the toilet. However, we also learn that Gwen inadvertently taught her 1 year old, that communication through screaming works! We all teach something we did not intend to teach at times. Gwen shares how she discovered this truth, and decided to change it. Listen in for ideas that apply, too! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com to have a conversation about helping your child communicate better! Affiliate...2024-09-2619 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention180 Child Stuck On Past Tense Mistakes? How To Help In 4 Steps!Hey Friends~ Is your child using past tense mistakes like “I maked it,” instead of “I made it” ? Do they use present tense instead of past: “I cook,” when it was actually this morning when they helped with breakfast? Past tense errors are a common indicator showing a child needs some help with language development. A common mistake parents make is thinking the child will simply figure it out. While that can be true sometimes, waiting also allows them to create habits that later need to be undone and re-learned. If you’d like to know how...2024-09-1919 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention179 Lois Letchford: Dyslexia? Put Away What Is Not Working And Make Learning FunHey Friends~ Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a communication disorder that interferes with learning, understanding, and using language. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the USA says DLD “is one of the most common developmental disorders, affecting approximately 1 in 14 children in kindergarten.” To add to the confusion, over the years, “DLD has also been called specific language impairment, language delay, or developmental dysphasia.” Source: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/health/voice/developmental-language-disorder.pdf Is your child struggling in school? Not listening well? & Unable to communicate what they mean? Today’s guest, Lo...2024-09-1329 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention178 Time Out Not Effective? A Strategy To Make It WorkHey Friends~ We hear, “Give your child a time out! Then we hear, “No! Make it a Time-IN!” The Washington Post says that timeout is outdated. So what is the truth about the Time-Out? If you have ever wondered about this and then today’s episode is for you! Let’s get some clarity and down to Earth wisdom on this topic! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com Affiliate RESOURCES I be...2024-09-0520 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention177 Keep Getting Stuck When You Try To Reinforce Rules? 3 Steps To Get You On Track!Hey Friends~ Do you find yourself having a plan… and then you run out of gas or focus to keep that plan going? Maybe your kids are not doing what you rehearsed in your mind, so now you don’t know what to do. It SEEMS like your idea isn’t fitting this situation! What is going on here? If this happens to you, hang tight! We’ll be discussing this today! Remember, “Your Follow through is what teaches, not your words.” Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host...2024-09-0217 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention124 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 can catch up sometimes. And we don't feel like we are top performers a lot of the time. And as we do, we often feel less than confident. Today’s guest, Brett Bauman helps us see how we can apply effective, simple self-strategies to become the parent we want to be. This allows us to further our connection and communication with our precious children. This conversation dives...2024-03-0728 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention122 Is Your Spouse Your Best Parenting Partner? Tips For Getting The Support You NeedHey 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 other things. Parenting partners are in important! Sometimes these partners are the daycare provider or our best friends or maybe our own parents. Either way, don't go it alone. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com ABOUT THE GUEST: BIO CONTACT THE GUEST: EMAIL & LINKS...2024-02-2912 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention121 Sherry Darden: Think Your Child Expresses Feelings The Same As You? Ways to Notice Your Child’s Communication PatternsHey 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 into the secrets of our kids' communication. From decoding body language to figuring out if they're task-oriented or people-focused, we're unraveling it all. Parenting is a language adventure, and together, we're decoding the kid code – because parenting is a wild language adventure! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com ABOUT THE GUEST...2024-02-2624 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention120 Feeling Disconnected at Home? Coach Ambereen Shares 4 Ways to Build Stronger Family Bonds and Increase JoyHey 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 activity together? Indeed, the demands of work, school, and the presence of technological distractions can often hinder the quality time spent with family. In this episode, Coach Ambereen provides insights into her mission to transform the world by strengthening family unity. She focuses on creating genuine relational bonds centered around acceptance, gratitude, and shared value. Ambereen offers practical advice on improving family communications, nurt...2024-02-2225 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention119 Child Being Irrational? 4 Tips And A Funny StoryHey 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, “What? What are you talking about?” Their behavior doesn’t make logical sense, while their words do. If this has happened to you, you will enjoy this story in today’s episode. So grab your cup of coffee and sit down for a little laugh! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.c...2024-02-1917 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention100 Episodes! Celebrate With A Top 10 Recap. Are You Surprised By What Is Most Popular?Hey Friends, Yaya!! 100 Episodes! Can you believe it? Have you heard all of the Top 10 Episodes? Are your favorites the same as the most listened to? I loved doing this recap because I see what has interested y'all the most! Enjoy!! Today is the last day for the celebration promotion below! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: hello@thelanguageofplay.com CELEBRATION SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL: Ends Dec 7, 2023 "Why Won't The Kids Listen?" is $97 and found on Amazing Parents Network with Dr. L. Lesson Titles...2023-12-0715 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention99 Helping Your Child Talk About Things That Recently Happened Using Past TenseHey Friends, We want our kids to be able to tell, explain, and discuss the have things that happen to them. It might be about the holidays, spilling soup, or a dream. It might be simple or complex, traumatic or benign. We want our kids to be able to tell what happened in their lives and from their perspective. Today's show helps parents whose kids are not yet telling about their past experiences very well. This is a common question from my clients! Today you will learn 2 things to focus on as parents that will...2023-12-0410 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention98 Did Your Toddler Get Labeled with ADHD? Why To Not Worry.Hey Friends, Did your very young child, a toddler perhaps, get labeled with ADHD? Maybe it was a friend and maybe it was a doctor's diagnosis. Today, we are talking about when a toddler gets diagnosed with ADHD and why YOU do not need to fret. I know it is scary to get a label, but sometimes, we must follow our gut. If your "mommy gut" doesn't agree, still don't fret. Time will tell. Here's something to do and think in the meantime. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN...2023-11-3021 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention97 EXPERT: Nellie Harden: Building Worth, Esteem And Confidence In Kids. A Must Listen!Hey Friends, Join me today for a tremendous interview with Nellie Harden, as we discuss the 6,570 days that your children have until “launch.” She discusses the importance to ground your children in their worth, self-esteem, and confidence. This is order to teach our children to have solid connections, good communication, and have clarity in their life. Nellie shares today fabulous strategies to meet the 5 needs: to be seen, to be heard, to be loved, to belong, and to have purpose. Children communicate through their behavior, so get good at reading your child’s behavior! You won’t want...2023-11-2731 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention96 A Thanksgiving Story of Squanto Shared From Dinalynn’s Home LibraryHey Friends, HAPPY THANKSGIVING from The Language of Play! There are so many holiday stories available to read to our children! They all have a different focus. Some silly, some academic, some religious... any focus you can think of! When My kids were small, I wanted a story that helped them understand gratitude in the presence of struggle. I wanted a Christian book that showed God’s goodness. I found “Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving.” This book became the story my family read every Thanksgiving! As they grew, our conversations grew! I decided to sh...2023-11-2323 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention95 Do You Have A Picky Eater? Have a Holiday Plan! Join For A Success Story with Everyday Parent, Kristi!Hey Friends, Do you have a PICKY EATER? Are you wondering HOW TO HANDLE THANKSGIVING with relatives that won’t understand? Do you need ideas? Be encouraged and get ideas from my guest and friend, Kristi, who shares here story of continued Success-In-Progress Story with her now, 15 year-old boy. Kristi is an everyday parent that is doing a fabulous job with her picky eater, helping him expand his palate while also showing respect and building connection. Join in for this very real conversation about the struggles, stories, and successes. Let me know what part i...2023-11-2034 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention73 What Is The Motive Behind Your Child’s Behavior? It May Not Be As It Seems.Hey Friends, What Is The Motive Behind Your Child's Behavior? Sometimes what our kids do is weird! It makes no sense! This is true when we look through our logical, adult brain! The problem is that part of our kid's brains is not firing the same way as yours is! Therefore, you think differently! Thank God, our kids have parents! Today's episode is based on a conversation with a friend as we reminisced what we learned - and what we understood - when our kids were young. Distilled down, today's topic is what I think was the...2023-08-2123 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention68 Do You Know How to Practice Early Reading Skills? Shannon Ali Shares How to Easily Incorporate Play and PracticeHey Friends, Have you ever wondered how it is that you can teach your children pre-literacy (early reading) skills? How do you practice academics what to do it in a way that it doesn’t negatively impact your phone home life? I know you don't want more homework, rather you'd like to know what to do as the day goes on! If that’s the case for you, you will want to listen and to Shannon Ali for some easy fun ways to incorporate learning into your everyday life, and we talk about WHY it matte...2023-08-0330 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention59 Can Your Child Say the L Sound Correctly? Here is a Strategy for L and Other Sounds, too!Hello Parents, Developing sounds is a significant developmental achievement. What do you do when your child is unable to acquire certain sounds and you don’t know how to help them? Well, you come to the Language of Play for ideas! Today, we will discuss the L sound and what you can do to help your child get that one right. And, what you learn about teaching L is helpful in teaching other sounds, too. I hope you find this helpful! Sincerely, Dinalynn Rosenbush, SLP Contact: hello@thelanguageofplay.com Here's my...2023-07-0320 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention58 Does Your Child Say the R Sound Wrong? 3 Real-Life Ways Parents Can Help at Home!Hello Parents! The R sound is one of the most common reasons a child comes to speech therapy in the schools. Speech Pathologists have lots of ways to help, and still some kids continue to struggle. However, there are somethings you can do at home to increase the likelihood your kiddo won’t struggle with R. So - if you have every wondered what you can do to help your child at home with R this episode is for you! Today, I give you strategies that help for older kids with sound errors as well as the t...2023-06-3018 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention52 Teaching Kids to COME When They Want to Play ChaseHey Friends, Do your kids run away when you call then to come? How frustrating! Today, we will talk about one way to help your kiddo to come and why the game of chase might be so compelling in your home. Come back for more tips on teaching COME are up in the next episodes! Cheering you on! Dinalynn Rosenbush Contact Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com FOR THE 50TH EPISODE SPECIAL: Email "50" to hello@thelanguageofplay.com to receive one-on-one strategy session with me! Come join me in...2023-06-0816 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention50 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 you!~ We are left scratching our heads in wonder or leaving you in a state of frustration! We ask "Why did you do that!?" half meaning "stop it!" and half authentically inquiring. Last time, we considered the power of the authentic, curious inquiry. Today, we discuss the detrimental power of using that question as a statement of correction, blame, sarcasm, or shame. Most of us experienced some of this...2023-06-0120 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention49 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 left scratching our heads in wonder or leaving you in a state of frustration! We ask "Why did you do that!?" half meaning "stop it!" and half authentically inquiring. Today, we will discuss that authentic inquiry. Come learn how to ask "Why?" in a way that gets you to understand what is actually going on inside your child's brain, by listening to a story! 2023-05-2917 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention48 One Effective Way to Make the Transition to Summer Easier For All AgesHello 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 and ease of summer? But it’s not always easy? Join today for one effective – and easy – idea that settles a brain and gives a language building opportunity at the same time! I am glad you are here! Happy Memorial Day 2023! I am cheering you on! Dinalynn Rosenbush Contact Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com Work with me LINK: email CONTACT to h...2023-05-2513 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention47 EXPERT: Jaci Finneman: Helping Kids Make Apology with the “Make It Right” TechniqueWelcome 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), making REPAIRS after conflict, your expertise as a parent, and so much more. Thank you for listening! You will be glad you did! Parents, WE are Cheering you on! Dinalynn Contact Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com Booking Link for a 15-minute "Let’s Meet" Conversation: https://calendly.com/hello-play/let-s-meet-session Today's Guest: JACI FINNEMAN Jaci is a Parent Coach & Strateg...2023-05-2234 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention39 Cheyanne Cleyman: Dual-Language Living Across Cultures in a Step Family, part 2Hey 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, there are some unique challenges. Today's guest shares some of her fun, funny, and of course, very rewarding experiences in having a complex family. Cheyanne Cleyman lives with her husband in his home country of Belgium. In today's episode you will learn how she built connection by being flexible in her plan. How she includes the children on the playground to help her child build connection with other kids. How she us...2023-04-2428 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention38 Cheyanne Cleyman: Dual-Language Living Across Cultures in a Step Family, part 1Hey 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 rewarding experiences in having a complex family. Cheyanne Cleyman lives with her husband in his home country of Belgium. In today's episode you will learn about how she built connection with a teenage step-daughter that spoke only Dutch while Cheyanne spoke only English. You will learn strategies she uses to build communication when there is dual-language confusion with her 3-year-old, her teen step-daughter, and her husband! You will enjoy the first half of the...2023-04-2130 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention25 Angela Alexander: When the Unthinkable Happens. Language That Aids in Healing After Extreme LossHello 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 shares her story of getting through grief after the death of 2 children and how God used language to aid in healing. Language has the power to hurt or heal. Your Language can destroy or build up the fabric of your family. Your WORDS are POWERFUL. Angela’s FAITH guided her and she shares how this happened in her story. You are going to be moved and you’ll be glad you listen...2023-03-0923 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention13 EVERYDAY PARENT: Vicki Noethling Shares a Success Story With AutismWelcome 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 join today for a beautiful, and REAL story. Thank you, Vicki for sharing your Everyday Parent Story! Enjoy! Dinalynn CONTACT: DINALYNN ROSENBUSH hello@thelanguageofplay.com Vicki Noethling is a speaker, trainer and coach focusing on public speaking and leadership. She also has an anti-aging/wellness business which compliments her public speaking business well. Helping entrepreneurs, especially women find their voice is...2023-01-2716 min

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention01 Introduction to The Language of PlayHey 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 out of this idea! However, it is not just an idea. It is a real thing! Come listen in to this First-Ever Episode of The Language of Play with me, Dinalynn Rosenbush, Mom, Grandma, and Speech Language Pathologist of over 25 years. Over my career, I noticed how I applied the brain knowledge and learning strategies from my continuing education, which improved my parenting. For many...2022-12-2706 min