Best Early Intervention Podcasts (2024)

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186 4 Strategies To Help Young Kids Overcome Monster Fears This Halloween 28:30

3h ago28:30

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Hey 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 g…

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185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child Development 28:22

6d ago28:22

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Hey 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 wit…

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184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth 32:11

12d ago32:11

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Hey 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 abo…

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183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand Language 22:57

20d ago22:57

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Hey 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 …

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182 Tell Me The Truth Whether I Like It Or Not! 6 Questions To Guide The Process. 22:40

29d ago22:40

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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,…

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181 Gwen: Want Words To Replace Screaming In Your 1 Year Old? Listen To This Success Story! 19:09

1M ago19:09

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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…

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180 Child Stuck On Past Tense Mistakes? How To Help In 4 Steps! 19:38

1M ago19:38

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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 …

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179 Lois Letchford: Dyslexia? Put Away What Is Not Working And Make Learning Fun 29:29

2M ago29:29

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Hey 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 …

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178 Time Out Not Effective? A Strategy To Make It Work 20:52

2M ago20:52

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Hey 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! Dinalyn…

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177 Keep Getting Stuck When You Try To Reinforce Rules? 3 Steps To Get You On Track! 17:47

2M ago17:47

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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 toda…

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176 Markus Higgs: Kids Yelling At You? Here's A Better Way To Handle it 20:35

2M ago20:35

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Hey Friends~ Words have power! Sometimes our children say things TO US that are painful. It is difficult to know how to handle it! We want to be gracious but we also want the harsh words to end! We want to pass on our values! And how to handle it in a way that passes on values and isn’t “preachy?” Wisdom comes from experience. Kids don’t have many …

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175 Do Your Kids Ask Uncomfortable Questions? Here's Help To Answer Well! 12:20

2M ago12:20

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Hey Friends~ Today we are talking about QUESTIONS! Some of our children don’t ask questions easily. Some ask question, after question, after question! And sometimes, our kids ask UNCOMFORTABLE QUESTIONS! What is a good way to handle that? Do you have any ideas? I do! I am glad you are joining here for practical, easy to implement strategies! Always…

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174 Gina Prosch: Children Learn Best When They Don’t Know They Are Learning At All. See How! 26:17

2M ago26:17

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Hey Friends~ Author Gina Prosch was homeschooling when she realized her son “learned best when he didn’t know he was learning at all.” In this episode, you will hear a delightful success story of a mom who was able to go with the flow of her child’s learning and allow his interest areas to guide how he would learn other necessary skills. Gina went …

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173 Alicia Mazari: Your Child is Constipated? How Poop impacts sleep, behavior, and learning 29:14

3M ago29:14

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Hey Friends~ Kids love talking about POOP! Adults often feel uncomfortable with this topic. We are not afraid to talk about poop on The Language of Play - because this is a very important health topic - and an inability to eliminate well impacts a child’s behavior, sleep, and their ability to learn. Many kids struggle with constipation. Have you ev…

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172 Dealing With Big Feelings About Back To School. What Emotions Are Your Children Experiencing? 17:36

3M ago17:36

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Hey Friends~ When it’s time for you to think about back-to-school. How do you feel? Relief, joy, dread, support, sadness, frustration, fear… so Many Feelings! And, ALL the feelings might be present at the same time! Today we talk about the Feelings and Thoughts that come with a return to school, plus how you can help yourself and your kiddo experie…

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171 Wendy McNiel: An Adoption Story. When Gratitude and Grief coexist 18:03

3M ago18:03

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Hey Friends~ Today on "The Language of Play," we have Wendy McNiel with us. Wendy was adopted at the age of 12, and she has a fascinating story to share. She talks about her move from Puerto Rico, learning English, and adjusting to a new family and life. Wendy also opens up about her experiences with a speech impediment, stuttering, and a learning …

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170 Back to School? 4 tips for speedy acquisition of language 19:35

3M ago19:35

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Hey Friends~ There are many ways to teach just about anything. Parents often want ways to speed up their child's acquisition of language. Today, I will help you with 4 Tips to help you do just that, at home. 1- Know your target 2- Notice in Yourself 3- Notice in your Child 4- Call Happy Attention using adaptable practices Listen in to know what eac…

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169 Karen DeLoach: Worried You Are Ruining Your Children? Homeschooling and How Art May Help Your Child With ADHD! 32:51

3M ago32:51

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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 has ADHD? Join today for a conversation with Karen DeLoach, as she is a successful parent and an expert in art creativity. She has learned well to see the child with their strengths and focus …

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168 Lipstick! A Simple Trick To Help Your Child Speak 16:09

3M ago16:09

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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 like to know HOW and WHY lipstick makes a difference for kids that are learning to speak! I LOVE simple tools! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofpla…

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167 Danielle Lindner: Does An Auditory Processing Difficulty Impact Your Child’s Ability To Read? 23:47

3M ago23:47

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Hey Friends~ Have you heard of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)? Does your child struggle with auditory processing issues? Today’s guest, Danielle Lindner, shares her daughter’s journey in the school system and at home with Auditory Processing Disorder. You will hear some tips and tricks that helped along the way as well as how her child’s audito…

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166 Bonus! Narrating: Effective to handle difficult behaviors and build language! Here’s how! 16:02

3M ago16:02

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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? What would that look like? Today will discuss the effect Narration has on language development as well as emotional regulation. When we narrate what is happening for our children, we give the…

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165 Are You Tired Of Repeating Yourself? How To Have Your Environment Repeat For You! 20:54

3M ago20:54

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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 more repetitions! But what if your environment could do your repeating for you? In today’s episode, you will learn what to do, so the environment repeats for you! Always cheering you on! Dinalyn…

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164 Trust Your Intuition, Mama! Kindergarten Teacher, Ashley Holmes, Shares What She Learned Raising Twins 21:34

4M ago21:34

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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 guest, Ashley Holmes. Join in today as we learn from an Early childhood Educator who teaches us to meet our children where they are and how we become better parents in the process! Always ch…

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163 Your Child Sounds like a Child? How We Know If Sounds Are Different Vs. "Wrong" 14:13

4M ago14:13

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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? Today I’m going to answer a curious Mom’s question, “What is your process? How do you figure this out?” I think you’re going to enjoy this story! Grab a pencil and paper and get ready to learn! …

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162 Do You Know How To Show Love In Any Language? Paul Zolman Shares A Simple Game That Works! 17:50

4M ago17:50

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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 method to do just that! Roll a die and let magic happen as the whole family has a way to learn about one another’s love language. Simple, quick, allows for celebration, and encourages communic…

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161 Do You Treat All The Kids The Same, Yet Their Reaction is So Different? 18:43

4M ago18:43

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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 best to treat them the same, to have the same rules with the same consequences pertaining to them all. Yet, the response from one is compliance & understanding, the next is sadness and a crush…

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160 Michael Hingston: A July 4 Message From A World Trade Center Survivor! 23:07

4M ago23:07

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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 escaping the World Trade Center with his guide dog, Roselle. He offers insights for parents of children with disabilities. He will shift your perspective on disabilities and how you can empowe…

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159 Want To Expand Your Child's Sentences So You Know What They Mean? 16:55

4M ago16:55

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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 show! We are talking about expanding sentences PLUS - what do you do when your child gets mad at you, because you don’t understand them! Grab a pencil paper because you might want to write dow…

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158 Have You Ever Dreamed Of Moving Off The Grid? Debbie Martens Didn’t Let ADHD Get In The Way 18:16

4M ago18:16

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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 moving her family from the city to the countryside to give her two boys, aged seven and five, a better life. Debbie explains how living off the grid with limited Wi-Fi and screen time has made he…

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157 When A Temper Tantrum Isn’t A Temper Tantrum??!! 16:54

4M ago16:54

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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 scream and shout in order to get the attention they want, but it had worked… and they’re young… And now we want to teach them a new way to communicate. That is WITH WORDS! If this is familia…

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156 Raising Your Creative Independent Thinker? Sharon Fillmore Helps You With These Wonderful Curious Children! 26:18

4M ago26:18

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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 Wellness,” says that families can learn to see through it all, and recognize the truth from the fluff. But HOW? How do we get the squirrels out of our mind and stay focused? How do we get ou…

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155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases! 12:24

5M ago12:24

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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 phrases that discourage and how to rephrase to build courage into our kids. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com RESOURCES from The Langua…

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154 A Single Father of Triplets Shares His Success Story. Happy Father’s Day! 22:08

5M ago22:08

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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 child. Today, we have a Father’s Day special from a remarkable dad. He will share a bit of his journey as a father, and how he navigated multiples, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties. …

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153. 10 Reasons You Should Put Your Speech Delayed Child Into Sports! 18:44

5M ago18:44

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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 many fears around what might go wrong. I understand this. But we cannot live in the “What if… ?” When fears are set aside, there are so many positives to see! I believe the positives outweigh t…

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152 Can We Really Stop Being Irritated And Upset? Dr. Mort Orman Shares Amazing Findings! 31:51

5M ago31:51

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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 kids? Can we REALLY stop being irritated, angry and upset? Today’s guest says we can! Dr. Mort Orman tells us what can happen if we do not learn these skills plus the impact of YOUR anger ON yo…

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151. 4 Tools To Handle Next Day Whining After An Eventful Experience 18:20

5M ago18:20

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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 settling in at home. there’s an adjustment. AND THERE IS WHINING! Learning to read between the lines of your child’s behavior, such as looking at WHAT they’re playing, and HOW they’re playing, can g…

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150 Avoiding The Slump? How To Talk About It To Transform Your Day! 13:24

5M ago13:24

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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 ALWAYS a transition time into summer. Whether you are someone that gets to stay home with your children or if you are someone that brings your children to daycare full-time while you continue to w…

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149 Triggered By Your Child’s Behavior? Gayle Weill Helps You Be Your Best Self! 22:32

5M ago22:32

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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, within YOU . . . It MIGHT NOT actually the child’s behavior. This triggering can be a barrier to being one’s best self! Today, we learn to develop that inner sense that allows you to see your chil…

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148. 4 Simple Strategies to Help Your Child With Schedule Changes On Special Days 11:18

5M ago11:18

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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 of change can be unsettling for them. Some kids really need to know what is going on in order to feel comfortable. So if your child struggles with transitions and schedule changes, this episo…

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147 What? Your Child Can’t Read - And Has A HIGH IQ?? Lynne Roe shares a success story with dyslexia and dysgraphia 19:09

5M ago19:09

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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 than their peers! What are you to do? Today’s guest, Lynne Roe shares her story of struggle and fabulous strategies that helped her son become successful along the way. If you have wondered abo…

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146 Think Your 1 Year Old Should Speak More? 5 Tips To Find Success 11:26

6M ago11:26

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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 with his family through mini videos he shared, I was able to show him how to tweak what he was already doing really well. That little tweak helped the dad focus on what his child was saying th…

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145 Katja Lany: How Montessori caused her to know her inner child and reparent herself 21:46

6M ago21:46

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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 right choice for her children. And it may surprise you. She also talks about how OUR inner child can keep us stuck from following what we know, for our children. In these cases, we may need t…

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144 Your 1 Year Old Not Speaking? 3 Steps To Help Your Little Speak. 12:09

6M ago12:09

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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 is for you! Sign up for today's Free webinar: "Beyond Obedience: Unveiling the Power of Listening in Kids" May 13, 2024 @ 10:00 Central Time This webinar is for parents with kids ages 3-8-is…

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143 Who Are You? A Question This Mother's Day 8:02

6M ago8:02

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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 you... this free webinar! I hope you will attend! "Beyond Obedience: Unveiling the Power of Listening in Kids" May 13, 2024 @ 10:00 Central Time This webinar is for parents with kids ages 3-8-i…

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142 Are You Doing Extreme Caregiving Jessica Patay Tells About Being Brave Together 20:46

6M ago20:46

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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 this podcast, but you ADD to that… other complex care. When your parenting has been altered by severe disability. Your life changes dramatically. Today’s guest, Jessica Patay, author of “Becom…

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141 How Do You Inadvertently Build Doubt Into Your Child? Here’s One Way To Change Doubt Into Confidence! 11:45

6M ago11:45

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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 process in physical movement. The concepts are still the same when we talk about emotional courage or courage to express themselves. Today, I will tell a true story that lays bare how our words…

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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 26:23

6M ago26:23

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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, we're diving deep into family communication with Siris Raquel Rivas Verdejo. We'll explore how our bodies speak to us, how our intuition works with family members, and practice listening to our…

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139 Is There a Simple Way to Lessen Picky Eating? Here is One Fun Way! 9:47

6M ago9:47

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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 will eat “SOMETHING!” With summer and the holidays coming, let's figure out a way to help your child with better food choices! But How? No ONE solution fixes every eating issue. Today, I wil…

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138 Krys Pappius: Can a Pattern Interrupt Can Drastically Change How You React? Yes! 22:37

6M ago22:37

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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 easy. Yet, they can be simple! Today’s guest, Krys Pappius, shares how and what she learned after a life-changing car crash while working as a police officer. She had put her dreams on the shelf…

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137 STEP 4 - Would You Rather Not Repeat Again? Plan A Visual Summer Calendar For Your Kids 10:29

6M ago10:29

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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 all about planning – something that's absolutely crucial for a smooth-sailing summer. Following good brain-based strategies, we will use paper calendars! It's a tangible way for kids to see, t…

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