The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention

Hey Friends~ Valentines Day is associated with love, candy, flowers and romance. For kids, it is associated with friends, games, and valentine cards with red candy! Some of our children feel anxiety around Valentine's Day. Today, we will talk about some of those reasons for anxiety in our children and how we can handle it. Key points: Bad behavior? Remember: The child that acts the most unlovely needs love the most. Worthiness is the issue? Celebrate your child for who they are not for what they do. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! https://www.facebook.com/groups/704154141188344 Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://calendly.com/hello-play/let-s-meet-session For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 06 Helping Kids Share Thoughts, Feelings and Ideas 16 Do you Have a Shy Hesitant Child? 3 Steps that are Sure to Help! 19 EVERYDAY PARENT: How Lois Successfully Met Her Children's Different Learning Needs! 65 Melissa Deally- Part 1 - How Food Impacts Your Child’s Behavior! Learn to Recognize a Food Reaction and How to Make the Right Changes for Your Kiddo 66 Melissa Deally- Part 2 - How Food Impacts Your Child’s Behavior! Learn Simple Strategies to Detect Food Sensitivities 90 What Does Improv Have To Do With Parenting? EVERYTHING!! 97 EXPERT: Nellie Hardin: Building Worth, Esteem And Confidence In Kids. A Must Listen!

Hey Friends~ Have you had some struggles with your kids during travel? Me too! That is why I decided to pre-teach with “German Shepherd,” “Being a Duck,” and “Tape the Carpet.” Join in today to know what those terms mean! When you know how to do these lessons with your children, you will have a safer and happier experience! Thank you for your concerns and thoughts. I so appreciate your thoughtfulness and value each of you listeners so much! I experienced some tech failures that led to no music today and less than optimal sound quality while I am traveling. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! https://www.facebook.com/groups/704154141188344 Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://calendly.com/hello-play/let-s-meet-session For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected]

Hey Friends~ 114 Time IN or Time Out? EXPERT: KAREN HALL helps us support our kids while not taking on their Big Feelings. Are you blown away by the personalities that came with your child? Some personalities mesh easier with our personalities than others. Today’s guest, Karen Hall, experienced the joy of being a mother, even as it challenged her to grow in her personal life. She learned important ways to help children regulate their own emotions and shares how we can handle tantrums so our children feel safe and understood. Some of the questions addressed today are: What is Time-Out for really? What is Time-In? How do I respond to their big yucky feelings & words? What is the difference between validating the child and validating the tantrum? Listen in for wise advice in today’s episode! You will walk away encouraged and have some ideas you can implement now, to build a relationship that lasts a lifetime. Get your LaCroix and a notebook. This is one of those episodes where you will want to take notes! And if you can’t, be sure to bookmark and subscribe or follow the show so you can find it again! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Karen Hall, BS, trained under the renowned Marianne Williamson as a certified spiritual life coach. She’s an author, speaker, CEO, and host of The Hero Within Podcast, ranked in the top 3% globally. Karen empowers women to remove resentment to find hope and healing to return to love. She says of her life mission, “If I can help others not suffer as I have, my suffering will not have been in vain.” She’s married to her husband, Joshua of 37 years. They have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. CONTACT THE GUEST: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! https://www.facebook.com/groups/704154141188344 Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://calendly.com/hello-play/let-s-meet-session For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/36-tantrum-vs-meltdown-know-the-difference-and/id1661880535?i=1000608705147 22 Do You Know How to Expand Your Child’s Language Skills? Here’s a Picture Book Example https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/22-do-you-know-how-to-expand-your-childs-language-skills/id1661880535?i=1000601837053 If you want help with speech sounds, try Episodes 56-64. Here is the first in the series: 56 Do You Want Your Child To Speak More Clearly, but Don’t Know How to Teach it? Learn This, and You Can Teach Anything! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/56-do-you-want-your-child-to-speak-more-clearly-but/id1661880535?i=1000618190785

Hey Friends~ Did you know that there are tools that you can use that’s going to help your child with those pesky transitions? It’s true! In Episode 112, you learned 4 steps to make transitions easier for your child. Today we will add TOOLS to those steps! By the end of today, you will have 3 Tools to make your life easier! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! https://www.facebook.com/groups/704154141188344 Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://calendly.com/hello-play/let-s-meet-session For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 112 Do You Hesitate To Interrupt Your Child's Activity? 4 Steps To Easier Transitions 50 How You Create Confusion asking, ”Why Did You Do That!?” - but it Wasn’t a Question! 81 How Your Direction Isn’t Clear, Even Though You Think It Is! It’s Time to Notice!

Hey Friends~ Many children struggle with making a transition from something they love to do, to stopping it! That is a hard transition for most of us. If your child - or a child you spend time with, struggles to change activities (to transition) from one thing to the next, today’s episode is for you!! We are going to talk about a strategy that is essentially 4 steps, plus celebrations, of course! FOUR MAIN STEPS to getting your child to more willingly, more easily, accept a change of activity, a transition! So welcome to today’s program! You will be glad you are here! P.S. You may want a pen and sticky note to post these steps on the fridge! MAKING TRANSITIONS EASIER: 1- Acknowledge & Agree with your child that what is happening presently is good, and they like it. Ex: “I know you love playing this game. It’s fun! I am glad you are having a good time.” 2- Inform them of the change. Ex: “In 2 minutes, we need to stop.” Even better: “In 2 min, it’s time to wash your hands for lunch.” 3- Let them continue for the time you told them. 4-Tell when the time is up ( in a happy spirit). Ex: It’s time! Wash your hands for lunch.” Even better: “Good job playing! You get to return to this game later today! Now, we get to have lunch. Wash your hands! (obviously adjust to match the language ability of your child). Next week: Tools to help with transitions! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! https://www.facebook.com/groups/704154141188344 Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://calendly.com/hello-play/let-s-meet-session For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 28 ”Why Won’t The Kids Listen!??” part 1: ATTENTION: 4 factors to watch for! 29 Series: ”Why Won’t the Kids Listen!??” part 2: Processing Information: 4 Strategies to Get Your Kids to Notice What They Hear 30 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part3: Tools For When Language Processing is Difficult 31 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part4: Strategies for Building Listening SKILL 32 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 5: Are You Making Their Listening Worse? 4 strategies to change that. 33 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 6: BiG EMoTioNS! 4 things to ask yourself before you respond

Hey Friends~ Happy Martin Luther King Day, Listeners! Have you ever wondered how you can teach your children about Race and Culture in a fun and comfortable way? How about having a plan for all ages? Todays’ guest, Dr. Ngoma Evelyn Moghalu is here to talk with us about this topic. You may want to take a few notes because she gives some very practical tips and strategies to make the learning FUN, whether you are celebrating MLK Day, International Day, go traveling, or meet your new neighbors. Hang on for this very fun conversation! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Ngoma Evelyn Moghalu (Dr. M.) is a wife, mother, social science researcher, and an avid advocate for women, African immigrant visibility, and Autism awareness/acceptance. Dr. Moghalu’s work is informed by her experiences as a woman, first generation Nigerian immigrant, and mother to her handsome son with Autism. Dr. Moghalu received both her bachelor’s degree in political science, and master’s in mass media and communication studies from Howard University, Washington, D.C. She received her Ph.D. in sociology from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Dr. Moghalu enjoys sharing her experiences through Public speaking conferences. Recently, she started her Webinar Series titled “The Conversation - #DoYouSeeME”, to bring awareness to the experiences of African/Black families living with ASD. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring her interests in film, documentary, video production, creative content creation, and networking with people who share similar interests. CONTACT THE GUEST: Dr. Ngoma Evelyn Moghalu Ph.D., Sociology, Texas A&M University MA, Mass Media Communication, Howard University BA, Political Science, Howard University LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ngoma-evelyn-moghalu-0b94aa127/ RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Sign up for a 15 min zoom Session! ("Let's Meet Session") For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 16 Do you Have a Shy Hesitant Child? 3 Steps that are Sure to Help! 17 EXPERT: Consuela Munoz: Discovering Your Child's Strengths and How to Lead from Your Own! 19 EVERYDAY PARENT: How Lois Successfully Met Her Children's Different Learning Needs! 20 SUCCESS STORY: Kathryn Johnson Grew Up With Disabilities. Her Tips For Facing Obstacles

Hey Friends~ What would it be like to KNOW BETTER, DO BETTER and FEEL BETTER in your parenting journey? Today’s guest, Angela Ellsworth, discusses her strategy for this in a kind, clear, and sincere way. Topics include Coaching Parents, Teaching Teachers, and then, BULLYING and what you can do to help your child. This is a must listen episode. I know you will get so much out of it! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Angie Ellsworth, MS, LSW, LSC, spent over 20 years in education working with students with academic, behavioral, and mental health challenges and supporting school staff in helping them succeed. After seeing the longer-term effects of COVID-19 on her students and their families and hearing parents asking for more help, she left public education to share her experience and expertise in homes just like yours! With research-based strategies, she has trained and coached hundreds of staff and parents across the region as a faculty member with Southeast Service Cooperative and through her business, Timeout Behavior Coaching, LLC. Her passion is to help others know better, do better, and feel better. Angie lives in Rochester, MN with her husband Brian, three emerging young adults, and two black labs. CONTACT THE GUEST: ANGIE ELLSWORTH www.timeoutbehavior.com https://www.instagram.com/timeoutbehavior/ https://www.facebook.com/timeoutbehavior/ https://twitter.com/timeoutbehavior Click HERE for an upcoming Online Class with Angie! RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Sign up for a 15 min zoom Session! ("Let's Meet Session") For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 24 ”NO!” Six Possible Responses To Get Cooperation 26 Four Strategies to Create Frustration Tolerance in Children 32 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 5: Are You Making Their Listening Worse? 4 strategies to change that 33 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 6: BiG EMoTioNS! 4 things to ask yourself before you respond

Hey Friends~ When your child speaks, do you hear, “her” when the correct pronoun is “she” ? Lots of children do this. Parents wonder… Should I ignore it or let the child correct it in their own time? By the end of today’s episode, you will know how to intervene in a simple, fun, and effective way! … and when NOT to intervene. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Sign up for a 15 min zoom Session! ("Let's Meet Session") For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 04 One-Year-Old Language Learning with a Book 27 What Good is Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss? 6 Key Reasons to Indulge in These Classics. 30 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part3: Tools For When Language Processing is Difficult 40 Helping Your Child Talk About Shared Past Experiences 99 Helping Your Child Talk About Things That Recently Happened Using Past Tense

Hey Friends~ Welcome back! Today’s topic: SELF-COMPASSION is addressed by EXPERT; Dewina Kraus, Some people have a way of dropping the most important and magnificent information into your life. And, they do it with ease, grace, and a gentleness that lets you know you are loved. The guest I have on the show is one such person. Join for a conversation with Dewina for a conversation about Self compassion and why it matters. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host: Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Dewina started her clinical career in the early 1990’s as a music therapist. Her interest in pursuing graduate work was spurred by the desire to gain expertise in a broader range of treatment modalities as well as her strong interest in clinical psychology. Her advanced study of marriage and family therapy has strengthened her skills and passion for seeing patients in the context of their family system, and she believes in the power that relationships have in the healing process. She has worked in long term care, inpatient mental and chemical health care, corrections, dual disorders day treatment, school-based mental health care, and outpatient mental health care. She currently works at Prairie Care, providing hope and healing through psychiatric care, in Rochester MN. Visit Prairie Care's website here: https://prairie-care.com/ RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Sign up for a 15 min zoom Session! ("Let's Meet Session") For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 107 How Your Internal Dialog Confuses Simple Communication With Your Child 47 EXPERT: Jaci Finneman: Helping Kids Make Apology with the “Make It Right” Technique 69 Can You Really Reparent Yourself? And When You Should Consider It 72 Do You Give a Good Examples Of Managing Your Own Voices? 4 Strategies to Manage Being Disappointment with Yourself

Hey Friends ~ According to research a small amount of our communication is actually the words that we say. Our tone, gestures, and our internal emotions communicated a vast amount to our children. Children pick up on our internal energy when we speak. If inside, you are full of self-criticism, while your words say, I love you , the kids can feel confusion. They get a mixed message. !! And they react to the confusion !! Today we’re going to talk about our mixed messages that create communication confusion, simply due to the energy you bring to the interaction. Then strategies to help both you and your child. Note: If you like this this episode, you will LOVE Thursday's episode with Expert: Dewey Kraus giving us strategies on Self-Compassion in parenting. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Sign up for a 15 min zoom Session! ("Let's Meet Session") For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 06 Helping Kids Share Thoughts, Feelings and Ideas 26 Four Strategies to Create Frustration Tolerance in Children 33 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 6: BiG EMoTioNS! 4 things to ask yourself before you respond

Hey Friends, Last time we talked about using the Christmas story as a way to enhance imagination. Today we add to that story with practical tips where and how you build language during the role-play of a complex story. Children have great imaginations. Their imaginations aid them in social emotional development, cognitive development, physical development, and more! Sometimes that imaginary place seems silly like it doesn’t really have meaning and other times we really see them act out what it is that they’re learning. This role-play activity can be done at all ages, so your family can do it together. Later, you can use this strategy for role-playing other situations to help your child understand what to expect. Getting ready to have fun and copy what you heard! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Sign up for a 15 min zoom Session! ("Let's Meet Session") For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: Episode 105! 04 One-Year-Old Language Learning with a Book 22 Do You Know How to Expand Your Child’s Language Skills? Here’s a Picture Book Example 30 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part3: Tools For When Language Processing is Difficult 67 Do You Know How to Teach Language and Behavior Using Games You Already Have at Home? Here are 6 Examples from the Game: Chutes and Ladders

Hey Friends~ A Very Merry & Happy Christmas to you!! Children have great imaginations. Their imaginations aid them in social emotional development, cognitive development, physical development, and more! Sometimes that imaginary place seems silly like it doesn’t really have meaning and other times we really see them act out what it is that they’re learning. Today will use the Christmas Story to teach you how to allow and let that imagination flow along with a story, where you are encouraging their imagination to build and grow. This is very important as we want our children to be able to cast a vision in their future life, set goals, and even comprehend stories they hear and stories they read! Join in for a "Let's Imagine" lesson that builds foundations, gives choice, and without even focusing on it, you are teaching language, building connection, and cognitive development!! We focus on HOW to move through the story with them. Watch for next episode when I explain how the language development happens when we use imagination! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Sign up for a 15 min zoom Session! ("Let's Meet Session") For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: Episode 106 - coming soon! 04 One-Year-Old Language Learning with a Book 22 Do You Know How to Expand Your Child’s Language Skills? Here’s a Picture Book Example 30 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part3: Tools For When Language Processing is Difficult 67 Do You Know How to Teach Language and Behavior Using Games You Already Have at Home? Here are 6 Examples from the Game: Chutes and Ladders

Hey Friends~ When it comes to gift giving, How do you know what gifts will help your child’s brain develop in the areas of Language, Communication and Connection ? Today will talk about how YOU CAN know if the toy, game, or activity actually promotes development in these key areas! Grab a sticky note and pen! You will leave with a quick refrigerator reference that you can glance at when you are playing with your child or seeing your child play. If these things are indeed happening, You will KNOW, you are indeed, building language, communication and connection. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Sign up for a 15 min zoom Session! ("Let's Meet Session") For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 88 Why Is Imaginary Play So Important? 90 What Does Improv Have To Do With Parenting? EVERYTHING!! 71 Have You Ever Wondered How to Best Teach a NEW Skill to Your Child? Here are 6 things to remember! 46 How To Build Language Through Planting Seeds in a Cup. 4 Communication Benefits! 02. What is Play ? and Why is it so important?

Hey Friends, Are you traveling with children this holiday season? Traveling with kids has its challenges! It can also be a delightful experience where you build bonds, memories, and connection. Today we will discuss 3 Magic Ways that you can help your child! Especially if you have an anxious child or a fearful child. You will hear examples of how to communicate with your child on feelings, the unknown, and handling disappointment. All the difficult things come up during travel. Sleep, toileting, eating, sitting, listening, interruptions, meltdowns, tantrums, you name it! I encourage you to look through the episodes for your topic of interest! And, I'd be delighted if you sent me a question! I am glad you are here! Always cheering you on, Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Sign up for a 15 min zoom Session! ("Let's Meet Session") For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related Episodes: 102 Top 4 Mistakes Parents Make And How to Correct Them! 101 Need to De-Stress? Why A Return to Play Works! 99 Helping Your Child Talk About Things That Recently Happened Using Past Tense 95 Do You Have A Picky Eater? Have a Holiday Plan! Join For A Success Story with Everyday Parent, Kristi! 93 Teaching Kids To Express Gratitude In 2 Easy Steps! Think past Halloween and learn about calming a fearful in a child in Episode 92: 92 Do You Have A Fearful Child? 4 Steps To Calm Your Child This Halloween

Hey Friends, There are some simple communication mistakes that I see parents regularly make with their kiddos. It's true. When you understand what these 4 mistakes are, you can turn them around and change the mood in your home. This might be very helpful this holiday season! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Sign up for a 15 min zoom Session! ("Let's Meet Session") For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 01 An introduction to The Language of Play 02 What is Play? and Why is it so important? 36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively 34 BONUS: 3 Tips for Working Together -as a Family- for Holiday Prep!

Hey Friends, Play it’s not just for children. It is actually an integral part of our life being human! It's broadly know now that children MUST be able to play in order to be able to learn. But, do you realize that YOU also learn when you play? Play enhances adult learning and helps us destress! In this episode we talk about how play opens your mind, lowers your Holiday Stress, and helps you learn faster with more enjoyment. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Sign up for a 15 min zoom Session! ("Let's Meet Session") For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 01 An introduction to The Language of Play 02 What is Play? and Why is it so important? 36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively 34 BONUS: 3 Tips for Working Together -as a Family- for Holiday Prep!

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: [email protected] 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: Introduction, Our Parenting Foundation, What Stops Compliance, Expectations and Assumptions, Bribe, Beg, and Bargain, Parental Leadership "Getting Kids To Listen Better!" is $97 and found on Amazing Parents Network with Dr. L. Lesson Titles: Your Child’s Brain, The Map to Independence Starts Early, Eliminating Repeating – Some of it, How to Know What Your Child is Learning, Chores: What Should I Expect?, Confidence Building with Skills When you purchase BOTH courses, you get a 1:1, 1-hour, personal coaching session on zoom with Dinalynn!! Let me answer your questions on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session! ("Let's Meet Session") More RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Here are your links to Go listen to the Top 10! #10 - 06 Helping Kids Share Thoughts, Feelings and Ideas #9 - 55 Sarah Brumley on Simultaneously Navigating Reactive Attachment Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder with her adopted children #8 - 56 Do You Want Your Child To Speak More Clearly, but Don’t Know How to Teach it? Learn This, and You Can Teach Anything! #7 - 51 LaDawn Hickman: Successfully Teaching Communication in the Messy with Autism #6 - 68 Do You Know How to Practice Early Reading Skills? Shannon Ali Shares How to Easily Incorporate Play and Practice #5 - 02 What is Play ? and Why is it so important? #4 - 90 What Does Improv Have To Do With Parenting? EVERYTHING!! #3 - 04 One-Year-Old Language Learning with a Book #2 - 01 An introduction to The Language of Play #1 - 89 Kimberly Gawne: Alternative Education is an Option. How Do You Know The Best Educational Model For Your Child

Hey 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 move the dial for your kiddos!! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: [email protected] CELEBRATION SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL: "Why Won't The Kids Listen?" is $97 and found on Amazing Parents Network with Dr. L. Lesson Titles: Introduction, Our Parenting Foundation, What Stops Compliance, Expectations and Assumptions, Bribe, Beg, and Bargain, Parental Leadership "Getting Kids To Listen Better!" is $97 and found on Amazing Parents Network with Dr. L. Lesson Titles: Your Child’s Brain, The Map to Independence Starts Early, Eliminating Repeating – Some of it, How to Know What Your Child is Learning, Chores: What Should I Expect?, Confidence Building with Skills When you purchase BOTH courses, you get a 1:1, 1-hour, personal coaching session on zoom with Dinalynn!! Let me answer your questions on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session! ("Let's Meet Session") More RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! RELATED or MENTIONED EPISODES: 40 Helping Your Child Talk About Shared Past Experiences 41 Can You Hear What Your Child Is NOT Saying? 4 Strategies to Help Young Kids With BIG Adjustments

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, HOST: [email protected] CELEBRATION SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL: "Why Won't The Kids Listen?" is $97 and found on Amazing Parents Network with Dr. L. Lesson Titles: Introduction, Our Parenting Foundation, What Stops Compliance, Expectations and Assumptions, Bribe, Beg, and Bargain, Parental Leadership "Getting Kids To Listen Better!" is $97 and found on Amazing Parents Network with Dr. L. Lesson Titles: Your Child’s Brain, The Map to Independence Starts Early, Eliminating Repeating – Some of it, How to Know What Your Child is Learning, Chores: What Should I Expect?, Confidence Building with Skills When you purchase BOTH courses, you get a 1:1, 1-hour, personal coaching session on zoom with Dinalynn!! Let me answer your questions on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session! ("Let's Meet Session") More RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! RELATED or MENTIONED EPISODES: 28 ”Why Won’t The Kids Listen!??” part 1: ATTENTION: 4 factors to watch for! 29 Series: ”Why Won’t the Kids Listen!??” part 2: Processing Information: 4 Strategies to Get Your Kids to Notice What They Hear 30 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part3: Tools For When Language Processing is Difficult 31 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part4: Strategies for Building Listening SKILL 32 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 5: Are You Making Their Listening Worse? 4 strategies to change that. 33 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 6: BiG EMoTioNS! 4 things to ask yourself before you respond

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 to miss this! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: [email protected] CELEBRATION SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL: "Why Won't The Kids Listen?" is $97 and found on Amazing Parents Network with Dr. L. Lesson Titles: Introduction, Our Parenting Foundation, What Stops Compliance, Expectations and Assumptions, Bribe, Beg, and Bargain, Parental Leadership "Getting Kids To Listen Better!" is $97 and found on Amazing Parents Network with Dr. L. Lesson Titles: Your Child’s Brain, The Map to Independence Starts Early, Eliminating Repeating – Some of it, How to Know What Your Child is Learning, Chores: What Should I Expect?, Confidence Building with Skills When you purchase BOTH courses, you get a 1:1, 1-hour, personal coaching session on zoom with Dinalynn!! Let me answer your questions on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session! ("Let's Meet Session") ABOUT THE GUEST: Nellie Harden Nellie is a wife, mother to 4 teenage daughters and an author and speaker in the space of Family Life & Leadership. She focuses on helping parents love & lead their teen/tween daughters in a way that teaches them to love & lead themselves while building a strong foundation of worth, esteem & confidence all before they leave home! Her background is in biology and psychology, from humpbacks to humans, and she has invested decades of her life into personal, family, faith and leadership development. Most of all, she believes the best way to change the world is through one living room at a time! CONTACT THE GUEST: [email protected] Guest's Website- https://www.nellieharden.com More RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! RELATED or MENTIONED EPISODES: 19 EVERYDAY PARENT: How Lois Successfully Met Her Children's Different Learning Needs! 18 Do Your Kids FEEL LOVED This Valentine's Day? Let's Find Out! 47 EXPERT: Jaci Finneman: Helping Kids Make Apology with the “Make It Right” Technique 49 Why Did My Child Do That?! and How To Ask. The Answer May Not Be What You Think! 73 What Is The Motive Behind Your Child’s Behavior? It May Not Be As It Seems.

Hey 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 share it with you here, with permission from the author. Maybe your kiddos will give you a little space to cook while listening. Conceptually, older kids will enjoy it, and the little ones will also enjoy the sounds of a story read, even as they don't understand the history. Happy Listening and Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you and your kids enjoy it! To re-listen, you'll find the story about 7min, 15 seconds. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN: [email protected] Amazon link to book read today: "Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving" The Language of Play Resources: Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. Sign up for my Newsletter! (link broken - email me "Newsletter") Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! CELEBRATION SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL: "Why Won't The Kids Listen?" is $97 and found on Amazing Parents Network with Dr. L. Lesson Titles: Introduction, Our Parenting Foundation, What Stops Compliance, Expectations and Assumptions, Bribe, Beg, and Bargain, Parental Leadership "Getting Kids To Listen Better!" is $97 and found on Amazing Parents Network with Dr. L. Lesson Titles: Your Child’s Brain, The Map to Independence Starts Early, Eliminating Repeating – Some of it, How to Know What Your Child is Learning, Chores: What Should I Expect?, Confidence Building with Skills When you purchase BOTH courses, you get a 1:1, 1-hour, personal coaching session on zoom with Dinalynn!! Let me answer your questions on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session! ("Let's Meet Session") Related or Mentioned Episodes: 93 Teaching Kids To Express Gratitude In 2 Easy Steps! 95 Do You Have A Picky Eater? Have a Holiday Plan! Join For A Success Story with Everyday Parent, Kristi! 94 Teaching Kids To Be Independently Helpful - And Enjoying The Process!

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 is useful to you and how you incorporate the ideas! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN: [email protected] The Language of Play Resources: Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Monday, November 20, 2023: Play Expo! Play Expo - Main Stage Pass $1 Play Expo- Playground Pass $47 Upgrade CELEBRATION SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL: "Why Won't The Kids Listen?" is $97 and found on Amazing Parents Network with Dr. L. Lesson Titles: Introduction, Our Parenting Foundation, What Stops Compliance, Expectations and Assumptions, Bribe, Beg, and Bargain, Parental Leadership "Getting Kids To Listen Better!" is $97 and found on Amazing Parents Network with Dr. L. Lesson Titles: Your Child’s Brain, The Map to Independence Starts Early, Eliminating Repeating – Some of it, How to Know What Your Child is Learning, Chores: What Should I Expect?, Confidence Building with Skills When you purchase BOTH courses, you get a 1:1, 1-hour, personal coaching session on zoom with Dinalynn!! Let me answer your questions on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session! ("Let's Meet Session") Related or Mentioned Episodes: 93 Teaching Kids To Express Gratitude In 2 Easy Steps! 16 Do you Have a Shy Hesitant Child? 3 Steps that are Sure to Help!

Hey Friends, With the Holidays approaching, we all have extra things to do! How can we incorporate help from our little ones? We can, if we can identify what they do independently, naturally, when they don't yet have many skills - Listen to this 2 year old example! We also talk about how to identify when your child feels confident in a job and a strategy that shows your child exactly HOW YOU WANT a job done. Of course, sometimes our kids are playing a video game or otherwise buys. You need a way to interrupt and redirect them, - keeping the joy! And finally, we discuss the strategic Celebration along the way! Remember when it is good for you, it is also good for the kids. We want the joy inside during the process. :) Let me know what part is useful to you and how you incorporate the ideas! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN: [email protected] Resources: Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Monday, November 20, 2023: Play Expo! Play Expo - Main Stage Pass $1 Play Expo- Playground Pass $47 Upgrade Related or Mentioned Episodes: 93 Teaching Kids To Express Gratitude In 2 Easy Steps!

Hey Friends, Did you know that one way to increase the joy factor in a home is to learn to express gratitude? When your child says, "Thank you, Mommy," or "Thank you, Daddy," your heart is encouraged! You can find a new reserve of patience and source of joy! So let's teach them to say it!! Furthermore, when a child says "thank you" they begin to realize what others do for them and their joy grows! And, I have even seen a temper tantrum stop in its tracks just having the child express thanks! (Not often, but I have seen it!) Today, you will learn a simple, practical strategy for guiding your child into becoming grateful. When you incorporate these 2 steps into your daily life, you will find fun and joy! I am excited for you to do this! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: [email protected] Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! RELATED EPISODES: 81 How Your Direction Isn’t Clear, Even Though You Think It Is! It’s Time to Notice! 80 Teaching or Telling. Know The Difference For Better Listening and Compliance!

Hey Friends, Is Your child fearful, often, and you are wondering how you will handle Halloween? You want your child to enjoy the fun parts, but don't want them to fall apart? Todays topic will give you a strategy for navigating in situations when your child's fears have them frozen or frantic. Acknowledge and label the feelings. Do not get rattled. Hold & reassure. Don't add to the fear. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN: [email protected] Resources: Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Related or Mentioned Episodes: 90 What Does Improv Have To Do With Parenting? EVERYTHING!!

Hey Friends, We have PASSED 10,000 DOWNLOADS! Yay!! Thank you for listening and taking the time to grow in your communication and connection skills. I believe that our world’s future is embedded in our skills with our children and families. The family is the foundation of every community and nation. Thank you for loving and investing in yourself. Thank you for being patient with announcement. I experienced a few hiccups of uploading an episode while traveling, but here it is! So many thanks! And, as always, I am cheering you on! Dinalynn CO Teran- please email me at [email protected]

Hey Friends, This episode is a continuation of Episode 88, on imaginary play. One type of imaginary play is to play dress up. Halloween is soon here. What is the benefit of play dress up? Can you utilize costumes to teach your children life skills? You can! Listen in to find out how! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN: [email protected] Resources: Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Related or Mentioned Episodes: 02. What is Play ? and Why is it so important? 88 Why Is Imaginary Play So Important?

Hey Friends, Have you ever considered that IMPROV helps us to be better listeners? How about that we parent better? What if IMPROV gives parents the space to think and interact differently with their kids? It's true. Improv improves listening skills for parents and kids! This is a practical application to all communication. Improv isn’t just for laughter. It’s not just for comedy. Improve creates better listeners that are more present, more engaged, more joyful, and less stressed. Today you will learn the technique, “Yes, and ” from our guest, Chris Trew. Improv is listening that drops everything but in engagement. You become a confident communicator who gets your child to listen - by your example. Being good at Improv CREATES IN YOU, AS A PARENT, the skills you want to exemplify in your children. We learn playful ways to smooth out conflict in our homes. So many benefits!! CELEBRATION TIME... The Language of Play is nearly at 10,000 downloads!! Whoot! Whoot! In celebration, Email "10,000" to [email protected] for a 10,000 cent discount! (That is $100!) off the coaching program! AND .. for a Starbucks gift card, submit a review on the same day as Podbean declares 10,000 downloads. So write a review! Maybe your review will fall on "the day!" Good luck! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: [email protected] Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to see how we can work together. Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! ABOUT THE GUEST: Chris Trew is a comedian who teaches people how to be more charismatic communicators. His improv workshops have been seen at festivals and conferences all over the world. He's based in New Orleans where he performs weekly at Comedy House. CONTACT CHRIS TREW: @christrew on Instagram Chris' website Here Join Chris's monthly Improv class HERE

Hey Friends, These days, parents have MANY options for educating our children! Have you been wondering what school option is the best for your child? Today, Kimberly Gawne converses on this topic, sharing her insights about the differences between children. Let this be a stimulus for these thoughts. You will enjoy this show that encourages connection and communication. Get yourself some coffee and a notebook! Always cheering you on, Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: [email protected] Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! ABOUT THE GUEST: KIMBERLY GAWNE Meet Kimberly Gawne, the visionary founder of Star Students, a trailblazing educational organization dedicated to nurturing the brilliant minds of tomorrow. Kimberly's innate ability to connect with and inspire students led to the creation of Star Students, a virtual company with an online platform that offers innovative teaching methods, interactive learning, and tailored attention, revolutionizing the educational landscape. GUEST CONTACT: [email protected] https://www.starstudents.co/ RELATED OR MENTIONED EPISODES: The conversation with Kimberly today touches on MANY of the episodes in The Language Of Play. Be sure to look through the titles to find your interest. You may also write me if you can't find what you are looking for! 83 Aly Young: Your ”Wait and See” Is Actually a ”Wait to Fail” Approach. A Discussion on Dyslexia, Learning, Language, and Literacy 49 Why Did My Child Do That?! and How To Ask. The Answer May Not Be What You Think! 50 How You Create Confusion asking, ”Why Did You Do That!?” - but it Wasn’t a Question! 84 Vocabulary Knowledge Is A Leading Indicator of Student Success! Do You Know How To Build Vocabulary? Let’s Learn Today! 30 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part3: Tools For When Language Processing is Difficult

Hey Friends, Imaginary play can become tiresome when your dishes and other chores are calling you! How much do you involve yourself in imaginary play? What benefit is there in imaginary play? Can YOU use imaginary play to achieve what you actually want? ...which means, enter their world, and steer it, just a bit. Listen to part one today on imaginary play and learn what is going on, why it matters, and how to get involved - or not. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN: [email protected] Resources: Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Related Episodes: 02. What is Play ? and Why is it so important?

Hey Friends, October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Today's episode highlights language-based learning challenges, with Lynn Greenberg. This episode will be especially interesting to you if you know anyone with a struggle literacy, reading, language learning, processing language, or listening comprehension. Please share this episode with those you know with this concern. CELEBRATION TIME... The Language of Play is nearly at 10,000 downloads!! Whoot! Whoot! In celebration, the coaching program will be discounted by 10,000 cents! (That is $100!) AND a Starbucks gift card will be given to anyone leaving a review on the same day as we pass 10,000!! So write a review! About the guest: Lynn Greenberg and her son, Jonathon Greenberg, co-authored a book highlighting how dyslexia shined a light on other strengths. This is a wonderful book for anyone needing encouragement in light of a learning struggle. Purchase Robby the Dyslexic Taxi Here. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: [email protected] Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! ABOUT THE GUEST: LYNN GREENBERG Lynn Greenberg is the happiest wife, mom, and grandma. A very retired attorney who loves to cook, exercise, and read, she has seen how positivity with feelings and differences can allow children to grow into happy, productive adults. During COVID-19, when many families were living together with an abundance of unscheduled free time, Lynn and her son Jonathan, who has dyslexia, began to work on the concepts and ideas for Robby. As ideas developed, they became increasingly invested in the character, his story, and the impact this endeavor could have on others. CONTACT LYNN GREENBERG: Facebook: Creative Cab Co. IG: @creativecabcompany Website: robbythetaxi.com Related or Mentioned Episodes: 83 Aly Young: Your ”Wait and See”Is Actually a ”Wait to Fail” Approach. A Discussion on Dyslexia, Learning, Language, and Literacy 68 Do You Know How to Practice Early Reading Skills? Shannon Ali Shares How to Easily Incorporate Play and Practice 29 Series: ”Why Won’t the Kids Listen!??” part 2: Processing Information: 4 Strategies to Get Your Kids to Notice What They Hear 30 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part3: Tools For When Language Processing is Difficult

He Friends, We hear a lot about giving our children choices. But how do you give them choices that empower YOU, too? How do you stop feeling like the little one is in control? The answer is what I call Empowered Choices. Join today for an introduction on how you change a power struggle or control situation into a WIN - WIN that preserves the relationship. I hope today you leave with an idea how to change a common irritation into something that builds connection, respect, and understanding. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN: [email protected] Resources: Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Related Episodes: 18 Do Your Kids FEEL LOVED This Valentine's Day? Let's Find Out! 28 ”Why Won’t The Kids Listen!??” part 1: ATTENTION: 4 factors to watch for! 69 Can You Really Reparent Yourself? And When You Should Consider It.

Hey Friends, Have you ever wondered how much is too much, especially when it comes to screen time and devices? Have you ever wondered how and when to introduce a phone? And, How do you moderate what your child is exposed to? Today, Bill Brady from Troomi helps us understand some of the procedures he uses. It is not that there is "an answer." But rather he has ideas. And from those ideas, we can pick what makes sense for us and for our children. So set your phone to "Do not disturb" for this helpful episode! Always cheering you on, Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: [email protected] Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! ABOUT THE GUEST: BILL BRADY Bill has been one of the pioneers of safe family tech since 2018, helping to launch two separate companies focused on providing safe technology solutions for children. Today he is the co-founder and CEO of Troomi Wireless. Bill has been married for 22 years and is the father of 5 kids. CONTACT BILL: [email protected] www.troomi.com BILL HAS GIFTED YOU, The Language of Play listeners with $50 OFF a device through Troomi! Enter PLAY for that discount, at www.troomi.com!! Thank you, Bill!

Hey Friends, Did you know that vocabulary knowledge is a leading indicator of student success? Armed with this knowledge, How will you make sure your kiddo learns A LOT of words? Do you know when they understand how those words change with the context? Join in today as we take an apple, using the words from this common item, let's explore how to expand your child's vocabulary, in a very natural way. I don't want to add more to your life. No! Rather, I want to give you practical tools that you can use while you go about your daily life! Let me know what you think! I am always cheering you on! Dinalynn Contact Me: [email protected] or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. You are READY to jump in? email me at [email protected] and write, "Let's begin!" Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Related Episodes: 04 One-Year-Old Language Learning with a Book 14 Using the Game of Memory to Teach Your Child Vocabulary with Simplicity 22 Do You Know How to Expand Your Child’s Language Skills? Here’s a Picture Book Example 40 Helping Your Child Talk About Shared Past Experiences 46 How To Build Language Through Planting Seeds in a Cup. 4 Communication Benefits! 74 How to Effectively Teach Vocabulary in Everyday Moments of Life And Make it Stick!

Hey Friends! Are you wondering if your child is developing language at the normal pace? Do you wonder how you can help them enjoy books and reading? Are you concerned that your kiddos will struggle to read? Join today for this joyful conversation with Aly Young from Learning Lab as we discuss the early and growing blocks of Reading and Language, what to watch for, and when to seek help. You will love this show! Get yourself some coffee and a notebook! Always cheering you on, Dinalynn CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: [email protected] Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. Sign up for my newsletter! Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! ABOUT THE GUEST: ALY YOUNG Aly's background in psychology and sociology led her to explore her passion for education and learning by teaching in various settings, ranging from private to public to charter schools. In every school, Aly noticed that there were always kids who struggled with the material, not because they weren’t smart or weren’t trying, but because the approach was wrong. Aly knows struggling learners because she's been there, and she has seen how the system fails so many children who learn differently so she decided to do something about it. She is now the owner of Learning Lab where she supports struggling learners. GUEST CONTACT: Aly@learninglabFL https://learninglabfl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learninglabfl/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningLabFL please email Kat with The Agency East any questions and promotional material: [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: Topics mentioned today that are linked to reading include listening, attention, rhyming, language development, early book exposure, sound manipulation, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, decoding, comprehension, executive functioning, and of course, keeping it playful and enjoyable. This is most of my podcast catalog! I invite you to scroll through the titles and choose! And, if you are looking for something specific, email me and I will be delighted to give you specific episodes to listen to!

Hey Friends, Do you have a child that is fearful during a storm? Today, you will learn how to alleviate child fears with 2 main ideas: Exposure and Imagination. Join today to unpack those 2 ideas so that you can be ready for the next big fear, and help your kiddo feel better. You will learn what part is in your control and how to use your parent power for creating the confident, happy child you want. This isn't a quick fix. It is a way to help you reach into the heart of your child and build some confidence where it is lacking. Write me and tell me how it goes! I am always cheering you on! Dinalynn Contact Me: [email protected] or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. You are READY to jump in? email me at [email protected] and write, "Let's begin!" Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Related Episodes: 06 Helping Kids Share Thoughts, Feelings and Ideas 16 Do you Have a Shy Hesitant Child? 3 Steps that are Sure to Help! 43 Teach Listening Using Sounds of Nature! Enjoy!! 80 Teaching or Telling. Know The Difference For Better Listening and Compliance!

Hey Friends, Today we will talk about our words, and how our kids understand and misunderstand, all the while, we expect they got it! English is full of words that have multiple meanings! Come along for this conversation of how words change their meaning in different contexts and what your kids may be thinking. Today, you will get a little homework of NOTICING! I hope you will have a clear understanding of what you should notice about yourself and your child as you communicate. I'm always cheering you on! Dinalynn Contact Me: [email protected] or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. You are READY to jump in? email me at [email protected] and write, "Let's begin!" Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Mentioned & Related Episodes: 49 Why Did My Child Do That?! and How To Ask. The Answer May Not Be What You Think! 50 How You Create Confusion asking, ”Why Did You Do That!?” - but it Wasn’t a Question! 73 What Is The Motive Behind Your Child’s Behavior? It May Not Be As It Seems. 76 What Are They Thinking!!? Here’s One Way to Find Out!

Hey Friends, When we tell our kids to do things, we know what we expect they do. It is natural for us to think they understand the whole picture when they have demonstrated in the past, they can do it. However, their behavior tells you what your child does not yet FULLY understand. Their behavior - or lack thereof - is a window into what you still need to TEACH. So, today's topic is the difference between TEACHING and TELLING! And a story of what happens when we TELL and wrongly think that we already taught! I'm always cheering you on! Dinalynn Contact Me: [email protected] or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. You are READY to jump in? email me at [email protected] and write, "Let's begin!" Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Mentioned & Related Episodes: 36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively 45 Getting Kids To Stay On Track. Here’s 1 Effective Method to Master! 73 What Is The Motive Behind Your Child’s Behavior? It May Not Be As It Seems. 76 What Are They Thinking!!? Here’s One Way to Find Out!

Hey Friends, I know that Back to School means that you are now doing morning routines! How do you get those morning routines to become automatic for your kids? Today's Episode will give you one really effective strategy! Of course it means YOU need to do it at the start, but if you do it right, the routines will be done - the way you want them done - and if you set it up well, those routines can move into auto-pilot! Grab your pen and paper, and let's make a plan! If this example doesn't meet the needs you have in your family, and you are ready for help, contact me to discuss how we can work together! Best wishes for a fun and happy back to school season. I'm always cheering you on! Dinalynn Contact Me: [email protected] or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. You are READY to jump in? email me at [email protected] and write, "Let's begin!" Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Mentioned & Related Episodes: 75 How Do You Get Your Kiddos To Listen Quietly And Create Happy Memories? 76 What Are They Thinking!!? Here’s One Way to Find Out! 77 How to Create Back-to-School Routines That Work!

Hey Friends, Happy Grandparent's Day to you! If you have a Grandparent, or your kids have Grandparents, I hope you find time to celebrate them today! How will you do that? Why do we do that? That is today's topic! If you come to this episode, AFTER Grandparents Day, No worries! This episode is pertinent on every day of the year! Remember, I'm always cheering you on! Dinalynn For Coaching questions and Speaking Engagements, Contact Me: [email protected] or sign up for a Let's meet! session on a 15 min zoom This Discovery session is designed to answer your questions before you jump in! You are READY to jump in? email me at [email protected] and write, "Let's begin!" In the Meantime, Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new, small community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!

Hey Friends, Happy Labor Day to my United States listeners! It's Back-to-School time. Have you wondered how to create back to school routines that work? I believe that when we understand HOW and WHAT our children think, we can use that knowledge to build a routine that works effectively! It works more quickly. Furthermore, you and your child will FEEL successful. All this means... Home is happier. Yay! This episode can be a stand-alone listen, and if you want more details, listen to Episode 75 & 76 for back ground on how I discovered this method! Best wishes for a fun and happy back to school season. I'm always cheering you on! Dinalynn Want to discuss how this pertains to Your child? Contact Me: [email protected] or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. You are READY to jump in? email me at [email protected] and write, "Let's begin!" Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Mentioned & Related Episodes: 75 How Do You Get Your Kiddos To Listen Quietly And Create Happy Memories? 76 What Are They Thinking!!? Here’s One Way to Find Out! 71 Have You Ever Wondered How to Best Teach a NEW Skill to Your Child? Here are 6 things to remember! 52 Teaching Kids to COME When They Want to Play Chase 49 Why Did My Child Do That?! and How To Ask. The Answer May Not Be What You Think! 36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively. 18 Do Your Kids FEEL LOVED This Valentine's Day? Let's Find Out! And MANY more Episodes discuss how the child's brain works! Scroll titles that are curious to you!

Hey Friends, Have you ever wondered, "What IS my child THINKING!?" Yes, you and so many other parents wonder the same! Today, we will go deeper into a strategy to learn what you child is thinking. This episode adds onto the learning in Episode 75. So if you did not hear that one, go back and listen. Learning how to see what is in their drawing is really helpful to know what is behind their eyes, or.. what they think. When we understand their thoughts, you will parent differently. Let's see how they SHOW US what is going on in their brains! Always Cheering You On! Dinalynn Want to discuss how this pertains to Your child? Contact Me: [email protected] or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. You are READY to jump in? email me at [email protected] and write, "Let's begin!" Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Mentioned & Related Episodes: 75 How Do You Get Your Kiddos To Listen Quietly And Create Happy Memories? 77 How to Create Back-to-School Routines That Work!

Hey Friends, Do your kids wiggle and talk when they are in church, at a wedding, or other place the adults are trying to pay attention? How do you keep your kiddos quiet? Can you teach them to pay attention? Using electronic devices works to keep them quiet for a while, but doing that over time, doesn't teach them HOW to pay attention when they need to. Today, you will hear a practical strategy to TEACH your child HOW to listen, and HOW to pay attention. It takes practice. Always Cheering You On! Dinalynn Want to discuss how this pertains to Your child? Contact Me: [email protected] or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. You are READY to jump in? email me at [email protected] and write, "Let's begin!" Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Related Episodes: 76 What Are They Thinking!!? Here’s One Way to Find Out! 77 How to Create Back-to-School Routines That Work!

Hey Friends, Does your child use non-specific words like "Can I have it?" or "It goes in there." or other expressions that require you to see their hand movements or know the context they are talking about in order to respond? It is important for our kids to know and use the right vocabulary as much as possible. Today, we talk about how to give your kiddo more specific vocabulary so that you are not guessing! Enjoy! Always Cheering You On! Dinalynn Want to discuss how this pertains to Your child? Contact Me: [email protected] or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. You are READY to jump in? email me at [email protected] and write, "Let's begin!" Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Related and Mentioned Episodes: 04 One-Year-Old Language Learning with a Book 07 How Language is Learned in a Dual Language Home 08 Bilingual Kids and Speaking Delays in Multi-Language Households 14 Using the Game of Memory to Teach Your Child Vocabulary with Simplicity 22 Do You Know How to Expand Your Child’s Language Skills? Here’s a Picture Book Example 67 Do You Know How to Teach Language and Behavior Using Games You Already Have at Home? Here are 6 Examples from the Game: Chutes and Ladders

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 biggest game-changer for ME in my parenting. I hope this blesses you! Shout out to DJ Skoob from the Undiscovered Entrepreneur podcast, who submitted my Episode 69 to be featured on Good Pods and they picked up multiple other episodes as "best episodes!" Listen to this Episode Dinalynn Rosenbush Language Pathologist Turned Podcaster from the Undiscovered Entrepreneur dated March 14, 2023, when I first started this podcast! Always Cheering You On, Dinalynn Contact: [email protected] Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. You are READY to jump in? email me at [email protected] and write, Let's begin! Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Related and Mentioned Episodes: Listen to other Episodes that help you understand how the emotional center of your child's brain is functioning as the main operating system: 1,2,4,5,6,10,16,21,22,26,29,32,33,36,37,38,39,41,48, 50,52,53,54,56,65,66,67,71 Write me at [email protected] if you have a specific question!

Hey Friends, When life doesn't go as you expect it to go, How do you talk to yourself? What are those words you say to yourself about yourself? Does it get worse when you are disappointed with yourself or when the situations do not go as you want it to go? Sometimes this occurs with our children, certainly. But sometimes... it is just US, with ourselves, by ourselves. So come along! The way we talk to ourselves impacts how our children talk to themselves. The healthier we are, then healthier they will be in their bumps. As they see how we handle our bumps in a health-full way, they learn to handle their bumps! Always Cheering You On, Dinalynn Contact: [email protected] Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. You are READY to jump in? email me at [email protected] and write, Let's begin! Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!

Hey Friends, It's Back to School Time! And, you have many changes to your schedules, routines, and your child has transitions, changes and new things to learn! How can we make these learnings easier? Today, I tell about a repairman that came to my home with a 10 year old boy. He did a fabulous job teaching this boy a new skill. He nailed it! He used strategies that work for all ages and did it so naturally that I wanted to tell about it. Always Cheering You On, Dinalynn Contact: [email protected] Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with. You are READY to jump in? email me at [email protected] and write, Let's begin! Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other! Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast? Join me in Profitable Podcast Bootcamp. It starts today, Aug 14, 2023, 1 hour each day M-F, @11:00 Mountain Time. https://stefaniegass.com/bootcamp

Hey Friends, Was Your child dismissed from speech therapy and you don't remember why? Do you still have concerns about their language development? Their speech sounds? Their ability to communicate and handle the frustration from not communicating? It is so important for you to have this understanding! Today we dig into (1) WHY your child may have been dismissed, (2) WHAT you can do to know, and (3) HOW you can help your child now. Always Cheering you on!! Dinalynn Contact: [email protected] Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom and see if this program is a fit for you! Ready to jump into coaching? email me at [email protected] and write, Let's begin! Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions and make friends. Related Episodes: Episode Series on Listening starts here: 28 ”Why Won’t The Kids Listen!??” part 1: ATTENTION: 4 factors to watch for! Episode Series on Sound Development starts here: 56 Do You Want Your Child To Speak More Clearly, but Don’t Know How to Teach it? Learn This, and You Can Teach Anything!

Hey Friends, Do you ever wish that you could Re-Parent yourself? Well, you can it’s true. Many people come to adulthood and have some baggage from their upbringing. In fact, most everybody has some kind of experience that they brought with them to adulthood. Those traumatic or even "normal" experiences are not helping them be the best parent they want to be, nor it is helping them be the best human they want to be. Something lingers... even after you try to forget, forgive, and know it is done. I want you to know that: You can speak to that part of you that is still small, still young, and still growing. You can be the parent to yourself so you get what the little you needed. Always Cheering you on!! Dinalynn Contact: [email protected] Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom and see if this program is a fit for you! Ready to jump into coaching? email me at [email protected] and write, Let's begin! Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions and make friends. Related Episodes: 35 EXPERT: Denise Belisle: Improving Your Child’s Behavior using Positive Intelligence 47 EXPERT: Jaci Finneman: Helping Kids Make Apology with the “Make It Right” Technique 65 Melissa Deally- Part 1 - How Food Impacts Your Child’s Behavior! Learn to Recognize a Food Reaction and How to Make the Right Changes for Your Kiddo 66 Melissa Deally- Part 2 - How Food Impacts Your Child’s Behavior! Learn Simple Strategies to Detect Food Sensitivities

Hey 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 matters! Always Cheering you on!! Dinalynn Contact: [email protected] Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Ready to jump into coaching? email me at [email protected] Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! ABOUT SHANNON ALI Shannon Ali founded Daytime Playtime in 2020. Shannon is a certified teacher and certified speech-language pathologist with a minor in family and child studies. She has a passion for helping students reach their full potential in all areas of their lives. Shannon is known for being energetic and patient with children. She enjoys creating learning videos for children to continue learning on-the-go. She also hosts the Keys to Kindergarten Readiness Podcast where she teaches parents how to raise smart, independent children who love Jesus! Shannon resides in Shreveport with her loving husband Jelani and 3 children. Shannon's Podcast: Keys to Kindergarten Readiness Shannon's Website: https://www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com/ Listen for FREE tips for teaching your child how to read and get ready for school Shannon's Facebook Group: Join our free community of like minded sisters in Christ Shannon Interviewing Dinalynn on Keys to Kindergarten Readiness! Related or Mentioned Episodes: 27 What Good is Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss? 6 Key Reasons to Indulge in These Classics 43 Teach Listening Using Sounds of Nature! Enjoy!! Sound Development series Episodes 56-64: 56 Do You Want Your Child To Speak More Clearly, but Don’t Know How to Teach it? Learn This, and You Can Teach Anything! 57 Does Your 3-Year-Old Say Sounds Wrong? Here is How to Help Your Preschooler Talk More Clearly! 58 Does Your Child Say the R Sound Wrong? 3 Real-Life Ways Parents Can Help at Home! 59 Can Your Child Say the L Sound Correctly? Here is a Strategy for L and Other Sounds, too! 60 Should You Be Concerned When Your Child Does Not Say S? Here’s A Simple Way to Help! 61 Does Your Child Need Help Telling Similar Sounds Apart? Here’s How to Know and How to Help! 62 Is your cat a ”Dat”? Here is how to teach K and G sounds at home! 63 How Teaching Speech Sounds Makes You a Better Parent! 64 Are You Confident When Helping Your Child Produce Speech Sounds?