The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
*** A Top 1.5% Podcast! *** Getting Kids to Listen, Speech Therapy, IEP, Communication with Kids, Parent Mentor, Family Connection Are you tired of repeating yourself with your children or wonder why they don’t listen? Are you afraid you are doing the wrong thing to help your kids communicate, but you are unsure what to do? Are you frustrated that your kids argue, whine or debate with you? Hey parents, you don’t need to stay overwhelmed, exhausted, and triggered by the fuss. In this podcast, you will find solutions to … get kids to listen better, build strong communication - even in the presence of a speech delay, and have boundaries that benefit kids. All while enhancing your relationships! My mission is to help puzzled, busy, worried parents read their child’s behavior as communication. When we understand what they are communicating, WE start to communicate differently! This is true of children with typical development, children in dual language homes, and children with delays. When Your Language allows for discovery, creativity, curiosity and exploration, connection is born. Connected kids are courageous and listen better. Connected kids have fewer meltdowns. Listen in to learn empowering strategies for teaching and listening! Hello, my name is Dinalynn Rosenbush, mom, grandma, Speech Language Pathologist of over 30 years. I’ve worked with hundreds of children with speech & language delays and navigated single parenthood. Through training and my own struggles, I learned to use specific language in specific ways that build connection. Our communication is not only our words, but it is the feeling our children have when we speak with them. Let’s create a home where exploration is welcomed, mistakes are stepping stones, and practice is expected. When kids believe you are on their team, eventually, they join your team! Because, what works for speech and language disabled children, simply works! I believe all parents should have access to these skills, not just specialists. It is my hope to give small nuggets of information in each episode to build your communication toolbox. So, if you are ready to build deep, meaningful connection AND create a more peaceful, productive and happy home. Listen in! Let’s interrupt the way you have been parenting. so that you CAN BECOME THE PARENT you WANT to be. I am glad you are here! Dinalynn Contact: hello@thelanguageofplay.com https://linktr.ee/thelanguageofplay
Episodes
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What if mouth breathing isn’t just a habit… but a symptom? In today’s episode, I’m joined by a guest who revealed something I hadn’t fully understood in all my years in this field: crooked teeth, small jaws, restless behavior, trouble with focus, even lingering speech sound errors can ALL be connected to how well a child is BREATHING.
You’ll hear how an under-developed airway affects far more than speech and behavio...
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Recently, I got a written message from a listener who wrote, ‘My husband is Serbian and speaks Serbian to our son. I speak English, but I don’t speak Serbian well. Our little one is just 17 months and very vocal — but in my expat group, parents worry their bilingual kids might be confused. How young is too young for two languages? And how old is too old for 2 languages?”
It’s such a good question — and one that so ma...
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Today is the next in the SERIES: Speech & Language Delays, and we’re diving into therapy and intervention options for parents - and looking closely at two main groups of kids. 1) The first group includes children who have been tested and qualify for speech therapy, but the help available just doesn’t feel like enough. and
2) The second group is often the largest - and sometimes the most frustrated. Maybe your ch...
Hey Friends~ Have you ever wondered what Montessori is and how it is different from traditional education? In this episode, we dive deep into a description of what Montessori is, where this educational model came from, how language and communication is naturally promoted within the structure, and the benefits of Montessori with Marsha Familaro Enright, a Montessori expert. So if you have ever been curious about Montessori, thi...
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Have you ever felt like your child is struggling, but not “enough” to qualify for help? They’re bright, they’re trying, but school still feels like a battle…
What if the problem isn’t your child… but the system? For decades, schools have measured every kid against one “ideal learner” or “the norm.”
But what happens when your child’s amazing brain learns differently?
When your child struggles in school, the first in...
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Welcome back to this SERIES: Speech & Language Delays. In this series, I am answering some commonly asked questions and you, dear listeners, are encouraged to send your questions! Remember if you wonder, hundreds of others wonder the same thing!
This episode revolves around the question, “My Child Did Not “Qualify” for Speech Therapy. What Does That Mean?” Special Education and qualification is complicated. T...
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“What caused this language delay?” That’s a deeply important question, and one that parents ask often, sometimes with worry or guilt. The truth is, speech and language delays are common, and they have many possible causes, not just one.
Most experts today agree that it’s rarely a single factor, but rather a combination of influences that shape how communication develops. Today we will unpack some causes and more im...
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Have you ever wondered what it takes for a homeschooling family to thrive? Today we’re diving into it—flexibility, intentionality, and the courage to learn differently.
Research shows homeschooling is growing across America, and more parents are discovering that when learning fits the child, confidence blooms.
In this episode, we talk about the parent who feels not qualified, flexibility that brings freedom, blend...
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Do you struggle to get your kids to sleep? How about when it is still daylight at bedtime? What about when your child has ADHD? Sleep can be particularly difficult for kids due to the environment as well as their own body!
If you have needed help with sleep, you are in luck! Today we have a sleep expert in the house!
Join in for strategies to get your kids to sleep better so YOU can sleep better!!
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There is a long held belief that boys lag behind girls, but researchers now say there’s no real difference. Do boys actually lag behind girls? In this episode, we unpack both ideas, explain why the confusion exists, and give practical strategies for boys, girls, and all children.
If you’ve ever asked this question, you’re not alone. This episode is the SECOND IN A SERIES as we talk about speech and language delay...
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“Is my child behind in speech? When should my toddler be talking? Should I wait and see, or do I need to worry right now?
If you’ve ever asked yourself those questions, you’re not alone. Parents all over the world type those exact words into Google every single day — because watching your child struggle to talk, or not knowing if they’re on track, can feel overwhelming.
This is the FIRST EPISODE IN THIS SERIES as we t...
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Do you have a child with ADHD? Are you open to do something entirely different than the norm?
Today, Dr. Candace Holmes talks about Neurofeedback and it’s impact on kids with Autism, ADHD, TBI, concussions, and other neurological issue. Anxiety decreases and the brain gets re-ordered, so it is functioning better.
But just what is Neurofeedback? And how does it work?
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Do your kids hate reading? Wouldn’t you love it if they LOVED READING? Or… better yet, what if you knew how to teach them… from the start… to LOVE READING?
In this episode, we talk about the foundations that give the confidence and skills needed to build strong reading early on. This episode is targeted towards both parents of struggling readers and early readers. You will have amazing insights into what the ...
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Ever wonder what your child is really learning when you give in to whining or ignore a mispronounced word? Every response—big or small—teaches kids what’s acceptable in their speech, behavior, and even their thinking. In this episode, discover how to guide communication and character by approving what helps them grow and redirecting what holds them back.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: h...
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You may have heard about the dangers of EMF radiations that comes from screens, Wi-Fi, and phones. Today, I have a guest with me to talk about how we protect ourselves and our children from these invisible dangers.
With school just around the corner, this is an especially important topic!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: After losing her...
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When we talk to our kids, we use words that represent whole concepts all the time. We do it so spontaneously that it’s difficult to communicate without using such words. When our kids don’t have a good repertoire of concept - type words, it makes it difficult for them to do as told, express themselves, or deliver a message, accurately.
Today we discuss what concept words are, why they are important AND what you c...
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BIG Feelings are so hard! It’s confusing! And sometimes really disruptive.
Give yourself grace parents, become curious.
What if we could understand how our child felt by looking at the color that they chose to wear? Wouldn’t that be amazing and helpful?!! Today’s guest decided to combine her child’s interests with colors to create a way to help him communicate better after an acquired language loss. You will lea...
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You’ve heard many times that a child’s behavior IS communication. How do you deal with that when you are trying to create a thriving family?
How does that work when you are dealing with adoption trauma, a second language and resistance to change?
Anna Maria Didio shares her story of growth and learning that can apply to blended families of all sorts.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: h...
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Babbling is the foundation for first words. It's a key predictor of later language development AND the strongest early indicator that spoken language is developing on track… and so much more! Babbling is a very important part of your baby’s development.
Maybe you are curious, or possibly concerned. Or.. maybe you just know someone with a baby. If this is you, Please share this episode with them!
Today, Let’s tal...
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There are many different parenting styles, types, and programs, and the number can vary depending on how they're categorized. Broadly, these can be grouped into Core styles, Modern styles, Therapeutic approaches. And cultural/philosophies.
you're looking at LOTS of ideas and many overlap as real-life is real! And kids and parents need practice and discernment which develops over time.
When you are faced with rai...
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