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

Hey Friends ~ Welcome to Step 3! Creating a summer that feels like joy and success to YOU and other members of the family, too, is a possible! You don’t need to feel like a servant to everyone else! Rather, what if everybody contributes and everyone has some hopes and dreams fulfilled? This is one way to build a beautiful bonding experience and communicate in ways your child’s brain understands!! So, how do you do it? Listen to Steps 1-4. This Episode is Step 3. Mark your calendars!! May 13, 2024, 10-11:30 AM Central Time! Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! "Beyond Obedience: Unveiling the Power of Listening in Kids" https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! "Beyond Obedience: Unveiling the Power of Listening in Kids" May 13, 2024, 10:00 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Sign up for my newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/vkvspbx Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox ! https://tinyurl.com/5n8f4att Join my new FREE Facebook Community : https://tinyurl.com/4pe8m9za Have Questions about Working together? Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://tinyurl.com/5xbhkr6x For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 131 STEP 1 -Starting To Plan Your Summer Adventures? 3 Tips To Prepare For Success! 133 STEP 2 -Want To Make Progress This Summer? 3 Keys To Help You Determine Which Priorities To Choose 95 Do You Have A Picky Eater? Have a Holiday Plan! Join For A Success Story with Everyday Parent, Kristi! 12 EVERYDAY PARENT: Planning a Learning Adventure with Kids; A Success Story with a Twist

Hey Friends~ How can you understand the connection between branding strategies and parenting? The emphasis is on effective communication and nonverbal cues to positively impact your role as a mom or dad. This is an important part in shaping meaningful relationships with your children. Today, Rich Kozak talks about something super cool – the link between branding tricks and parenting magic! Rich shares valuable insights into effective communication, emphasizing the power of nonverbal cues and the impact of genuine, heart-driven conversations. Don't miss this episode filled with stories and wisdom from branding can be seamlessly applied to parenting and creating meaningful connections that last a lifetime! You will leave with practical strategies to enhance your communication and connection skills. Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! "Beyond Obedience: Unveiling the Power of Listening in Kids" May 13, 2024, 10:00 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Always Cheering You On, Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Rich Kozak, a veteran in brand strategy for almost five decades, brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. As a devoted parent and brand expert, Rich has successfully bridged the gap between shaping brands and shaping lives. His journey includes raising two Eagle Scout sons, navigating diverse cultural landscapes, and understanding the profound impact of nonverbal communication. Join us as Rich shares his expertise and lessons learned, providing valuable insights for both parents and brand enthusiasts alike. CONTACT THE GUEST: [email protected] Connect with Rich Kozak: http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/RichKozakRichBrands “Branding YOU With IMPACT!” Event: Https://richbrands.info/halfday Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/RichBrands RESOURCES from The Language Of Play: Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Sign up for my newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/vkvspbx4 Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox ! https://tinyurl.com/5n8f4att Join my new FREE Facebook Community : https://tinyurl.com/4pe8m9za Have Questions about Working together? Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://tinyurl.com/5xbhkr6x For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 101 Need to De-Stress? Why A Return to Play Works! 99 Helping Your Child Talk About Things That Recently Happened Using Past Tense 40 Helping Your Child Talk About Shared Past Experiences 05 Building and Understanding Language Through Our Senses

Hey Friends~ As Summer approaches, Some of us plan ahead and we get our kids into all kinds of activities. Some of us plan ahead and we think about the things that we really want to do in summer. And some of us don’t plan at all and suddenly summer takes us by the tail and summer is gone! You don’t want to loose summer. No. You have goals for your child, for yourself, and for your family. You want growth to continue in many areas of life. Today, we build on episode 131, where we talked about starting to plan your summer adventures and three tips to prepare for success. Today is STEP 2 - making sure that the plan aligns with what really feels good to you. And what matches your priorities for yourself, your family, and of course, your child. Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Sign up for my newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/vkvspbx4 Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox ! https://tinyurl.com/5n8f4att Join my new FREE Facebook Community : https://tinyurl.com/4pe8m9za Have Questions about Working together? Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://tinyurl.com/5xbhkr6x For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 131 Starting To Plan Your Summer Adventures? 3 Tips To Prepare For Success! 48 One Effective Way to Make the Transition to Summer Easier For All Ages

Hey Friends~ Your Feelings are a message from your body. It’s the same for your kids. How do you attune to your child’s feelings - instead of telling them not to feel as they do? Do quickly tell your child how to behave? (“Don’t worry.” “Settle down.” or “You don’t need to feel that way.”) This kind of response backfires in relationships Or Do you reflect back to them how they are feeling? This is not an easy skill. However, it is a skill that is learnable! Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Erin LoPorto is a somatic well-being and intimacy coach and the creator of the Embodied Freedom Formula for transformation and healing. After her own recovery, she studied with experts in yoga and somatic therapy, energy healing, bodywork, meditation, and trauma. She's been coaching since 2011 with a focus on trauma, eating disorders, and relationships. She brings a playful, intuitive, and compassionate spirit as she speaks on topics of self-love, self-care, and the importance of embodiment. CONTACT THE GUEST: [email protected] www.erinloporto.com RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Sign up for my newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/vkvspbx4 Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox ! https://tinyurl.com/5n8f4att Join my new FREE Facebook Community : https://tinyurl.com/4pe8m9za Have Questions about Working together? Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://tinyurl.com/5xbhkr6x For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 06 Helping Kids Share Thoughts, Feelings and Ideas 36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively 102 Top 4 Mistakes Parents Make And How to Correct Them! 114 Time IN or Time Out? EXPERT: KAREN HALL helps us support our kids while not taking on their Big Feelings 121 Sherry Darden: Think Your Child Expresses Feelings The Same As You? Ways to Notice Your Child’s Communication Patterns

Hey Parents ~ Are you starting to think about summer? One BIG reason that families get frustrated and feel disappointed is because there was no preparation for summer. We get to summer and suddenly realize that we are pulled in all directions. Activities are happening too fast to really choose for yourself. We want to play, but so often at the end of summer, we can realize we did not do the things we really hoped to do! To ensure a great summer experience, Your first step is to prepare for it! How do you do that?? Step ONE is today! Mental Preparation. Knowing what YOU actually want. This is a short episode with a powerful punch! Follow these steps and you will have a fabulous summer to remember! Grab a notebook and get ready to do a little thinking. Then join next Monday for a deeper dive into Step TWO! Next Episode is a guest, then we do Step 2 after that! Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Sign up for my newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/vkvspbx4 Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox ! https://tinyurl.com/5n8f4att Join my new FREE Facebook Community : https://tinyurl.com/4pe8m9za Have Questions about Working together? Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://tinyurl.com/5xbhkr6x For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 34 BONUS: 3 Tips for Working Together -as a Family- for Holiday Prep! 120 Feeling Disconnected at Home? Coach Ambereen Shares 4 Ways to Build Stronger Family Bonds and Increase Joy 124 Coach Brett Baughman: “Take 5 and Come Back Better” Here’s How! 126 Your Child Has Imaginary Friends? Deborah Greenhut Tells A Parent’s Story To Use These Friends For Healing And Learning

Hey Friends~ As we continue Guest Episode Month here at the Language of play, Today’s guest shares a tangible way your child can work through their Big Emotions! And, as you help them, you find you will help yourself with your lingering junk of the past! Helping your child is a great way to grow together. Today, Jennifer Ginty will share how to do it with a doll. Remember, There is never a wrong time to start a healing journey. And, Healing is never linear. Jennifer has generously offered a 15% discount if you use the code PLAY at checkout for her doll! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Jennifer is a single mom and entrepreneur who lives with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder from childhood trauma. Throughout her life, Jen has learned valuable coping skills and has made it her mission to help others to better understand their own emotions. Jen has faced obstacles in her healing journey - from becoming a mother without a healthy parental model of her own to overcoming her inner saboteur while coping with the symptoms of CPTSD and Depression. She has spent the last 4 years developing My Moody Monster - a pull apart plush toy that has helped children to get out their frustrations in a safe way and giving families a tool to talk about emotions and communication. Jen believes by sharing her own story she can help others to know they are not alone. Her YouTube channel features her Moody Talks focusing on an emotion each month and teaching coping skills that have helped her with her own mental health. CONTACT THE GUEST: [email protected] Website: http://www.mymoodymonster.com For 15% off, use the code PLAY at checkout when you purchase Moody! YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mymoodymonster Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mymoodymonster Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/my-moody-monster TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@mymoodymonster Threads: http://www threads.net/@mymoodymonster RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Sign up for my newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/vkvspbx4 Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox ! https://tinyurl.com/5n8f4att Join my new FREE Facebook Community : https://tinyurl.com/4pe8m9za Have Questions about Working together? Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://tinyurl.com/5xbhkr6x For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 33 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 6: BiG EMoTioNS! 4 things to ask yourself before you respond 41 Can You Hear What Your Child Is NOT Saying? 4 Strategies to Help Young Kids With BIG Adjustments 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 73 What Is The Motive Behind Your Child’s Behavior? It May Not Be As It Seems. 90 What Does Improv Have To Do With Parenting? EVERYTHING!!

Hey Friends~ Ever wondered how your child's interests and cues could be the key to unlocking an incredible parenting journey? Today, we're thrilled to share a sneak peek into our latest podcast episode featuring Teresa Alexander Inman, a phenomenal parent coach with over 10 years of expertise. In this episode, Teresa unfolds the beauty of meeting your child where they are. She passionately emphasizes the importance of not judging yourself as a parent and also, not letting others pass judgment. According to Teresa, recognizing and understanding your child's interests and cues is the cornerstone of effective parenting. I'm certain this episode will resonate with you as much as it did with me. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Theresa Y. Alexander Inman has more than a decade of experience and is an accomplished parent coach with expertise as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist. She helps parents whose children may be at risk for developmental delays or are not meeting expected milestones. She adds play and mindfulness in her signature program. Author: How Can I Help My Child Communicate? Offers practical strategies for promoting communication skills in young children. CONTACT THE GUEST: [email protected] Parenting with Confidence Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-alexander-inman Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/ RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Sign up for my newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/vkvspbx4 Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox ! https://tinyurl.com/5n8f4att Join my new FREE Facebook Community : https://tinyurl.com/4pe8m9za Have Questions about Working together? Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://tinyurl.com/5xbhkr6x For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 118 Diann Alexander: Does The Chaos Of Your Home Life Feel Like “A Theater Of Little People”? 112 Do You Hesitate To Interrupt Your Child's Activity? 4 Steps To Easier Transitions 120 Feeling Disconnected at Home? Coach Ambereen Shares 4 Ways to Build Stronger Family Bonds and Increase Joy 101 Need to De-Stress? Why A Return to Play Works! 110 COACH: Angie Ellsworth Helps Parents Know Better, Do Better, and Feel Better - And Discusses Bullying

Hey Friends~ Have you ever wondered what it's like to tackle the hurdles from an Autism diagnosis, to seeking help, to finally triumphing over challenges? Today’s guest not only broke through barriers but also celebrated miracles and milestones along the way. How did Ngoma manage to support her son, find her community, and discover peace amidst the storm? Join us for an uplifting conversation as she shares the encouraging story of her 14-year-old son's journey with Autism. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host: Dinalynn: [email protected] CONTACT the GUEST: [email protected] Dr. Ngoma's website: https://drngomaevelynmoghalu.carrd.co/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ngoma-evelyn-moghalu-0b94aa127/ Dr. Ngoma's Expert Interview Episode: 111 EXPERT: Dr. Ngoma Moghalu: Communicating Race & Cultural Differences to Kids In A Fun and Comfortable Way RESOURCES from The Language Of Play: Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Sign up for my newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/vkvspbx4 Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox ! https://tinyurl.com/5n8f4att Join my new FREE Facebook Community : https://tinyurl.com/4pe8m9za Have Questions about Working together? Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://tinyurl.com/5xbhkr6x For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Other Episodes About Navigating Autism: 13 EVERYDAY PARENT: Vicki Noethling Shares a Success Story with Autism 51 LaDawn Hickman: Successfully Teaching Communication in the Messy with Autism 55 Sarah Brumley on Simultaneously Navigating Reactive Attachment Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder with her adopted children

Hey Friends~ What happens in our kiddos when we shift our attention to and from devices during our interactions with them? What is the impact on kiddos when parents are 'SORTA" paying attention? Join today for the answers to these 2 questions and many more insights with today's guest: Kathy Bowers. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Kathy Bowers parenting and life coach. Kathy has over 40 years of experience working with parents and their children. The last 20 was direct work in the family home. On all parenting, behavioral issues. Kathy now supports parents individually online through coaching sessions. Parents are ready to make those changes, find a better and easier way to parents, and improve communication and relationship with all their children. CONTACT THE GUEST: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083422956915 https://www.instagram.com/kathybowers50/ FREE exploratory session: https://www.life-change-coaching.co.uk RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Sign up for my newsletter! Newsletter Opt-in Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox!https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Join my Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557381098806 Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! Let's Meet Session For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 85 Is Your Child Ready For That Phone? Bill Brady Helps Us Judge With Practical Insights! 28 ”Why Won’t The Kids Listen!??” part 1: ATTENTION: 4 factors to watch for! 35 EXPERT: Denise Belisle: Improving Your Child’s Behavior using Positive Intelligence 73 What Is The Motive Behind Your Child’s Behavior? It May Not Be As It Seems. 16 Do you Have a Shy Hesitant Child? 3 Steps that are Sure to Help!

Hey Friends~ Does your child have Imaginary Friends? Are you concerned? Today's guest shows how to create and use those friends for a purpose - to bring about health and healing. This episode shares a delightful story of an insightful doctor with amazingly superb advice for this particular child. This episode is a feel good story that will inspire your creativity in helping your child. It is an episode you will love. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] CONTACT THE GUEST: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Speaker, Author, Educator and three-time family caregiver, Deborah S. Greenhut, PhD is passionate about sharing her experiences to help other family caregivers consider carefully the boundaries they need for effective family caregiving. Deborah's recently published book, "The Rational Caregiver," an Amazon Best Seller and Top New Release this year, shares her framework for approaching caregiving with rational awareness, acceptance, and responsibility to achieve do-able results in your caregiving assignment. In 2022, Deborah published a novel based on her own experience, "The Hoarder's Wife," about a struggling relationship that imploded after 35 years due to a mental health crisis. Deborah teaches memoir writing to seniors at the Rutgers University Osher Lifelong Learning Program. Dr. Greenhut graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Middlebury College, and holds a PhD from Rutgers University. Her professional life has alternated between university teaching and corporate training for more than 50. years. RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Sign up for my newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/vkvspbx4 Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox ! https://tinyurl.com/5n8f4att Join my new FREE Facebook Community : https://tinyurl.com/4pe8m9za Have Questions about Working together? Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://tinyurl.com/5xbhkr6x For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 88 Why Is Imaginary Play So Important? 91 Using Play Dress Up To Teach Life Skills! 105 Building Language Through Imagination And The Christmas Story, part 1 106 Building Language Through Imagination And The Christmas Story, part 2

Hey Friends~ If you have a child with a disability, you no doubt have questions about how to navigate the systems & services so that you have the support you need! It can be overwhelming! Today’s guest has walked this journey with her son. And.. She wrote a book on the topic so YOU won’t have to struggle as she did. Kelley Coleman has walked this journey and is here to help! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST- Kelley Coleman is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports draws upon over a decade of experience, including her own experience parenting a child with multiple disabilities. Kelley lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two boys, and her son’s trusty service dog. CONTACT THE GUEST - www.kelleycoleman.com IG: @hellokelleycoleman Order the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Tells-About-Parenting-Disabled/dp/0306831708/ RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Sign up for my newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/vkvspbx4 Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox ! https://tinyurl.com/5n8f4att Join my new FREE Facebook Community : https://tinyurl.com/4pe8m9za Have Questions about Working together? Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://tinyurl.com/5xbhkr6x For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 51 LaDawn Hickman: Successfully Teaching Communication in the Messy with Autism 55 Sarah Brumley on Simultaneously Navigating Reactive Attachment Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder with her adopted children 87 Lynn Greenberg: Is Dyslexia Your Superpower? Find Out How! 89 Kimberly Gawne: Alternative Education is an Option. How Do You Know The Best Educational Model For Your Child? 117 April Rehrig: On Being The Best Advocate For Your Child In The Special Education Process. What You Need To Know!

Hey Friends~ So moms and dads, have you ever considered yourself a not top performing parent?? We know that our lives can be spinning in circles faster than we can catch up sometimes. And we don't feel like we are top performers a lot of the time. And as we do, we often feel less than confident. Today’s guest, Brett Bauman helps us see how we can apply effective, simple self-strategies to become the parent we want to be. This allows us to further our connection and communication with our precious children. This conversation dives deeply into the power of intention and growth, particularly in the context of parenting. How can we act with empathy, patience, and focus on love, healing, and inner peace in the midst of child chaos. Join us for the science of breathwork to learn WHY it works! 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: Brett Baughman is an award winning business and life coach. His specialty is helping business leaders and high performing individuals advance to the next level of success in each area of life. He does this by guiding them to discover their passions and design powerful daily rituals that help them consistently produce extraordinary results. He's a best selling author and was voted the Top Coach to work with by Apple News. If you're ready to experience peak performance, you can join him for one of his immersive Action Mastery Retreats, where he will personally coach you one-on-one and take you on a powerful journey of mind, body and spirit that will teach you how to make a greater positive impact in your life and the world around you! If you're interested in business or life coaching, schedule a free consultation on our website and learn how Brett can help you becoming The Ideal You® CONTACT THE GUEST: [email protected] https://www.brettbaughman.com/ Join Our Community: https://www.facebook.com/actionmasterytribe Book a Free Consultation: https://masterthemasses.setmore.com/ To Check out his work with Breath House: Click Here: https://buytickets.at/actionmastery/1128406/r/dinalynn RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Sign up for my newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/vkvspbx4 Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox ! https://tinyurl.com/5n8f4att Join my new FREE Facebook Community : https://tinyurl.com/4pe8m9za Have Questions about Working together? Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://tinyurl.com/5xbhkr6x For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 93 Teaching Kids To Express Gratitude In 2 Easy Steps! 113 - 3 Tools That Help Your Child To Transition From One Activity To The Next! 112 Do You Hesitate To Interrupt Your Child's Activity? 4 Steps To Easier Transitions 92 Do You Have A Fearful Child? 4 Steps To Calm Your Child This Halloween 107 How Your Internal Dialog Confuses Simple Communication With Your Child

Hey Friends~ Have you ever found yourself wondering if drawing, sand play, or board games hold the key to healing trauma? Today we are joined by Santou Carter, a seasoned trauma expert with over 25 years of experience. In this episode, you will learn the transformative power of play in therapeutic methods. Discover how seemingly simple activities can become potent tools, unraveling layers of trauma and fostering genuine connections. This conversation might just reshape the way you approach personal growth and connections! Always cheering you on, Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Santou Carter, a seasoned trauma expert with over 25 years of experience. She is the founder of an award-winning private practice called Grief Support Services Global. Santou specializes in trauma and grief, offering a unique blend of skills as a registered psychotherapist, certified coach and grief educator, as well as an international speaker. Having developed a unique therapeutic-spiritual model, Santou supports people using a holistic approach and with continuity of care, rather than clients having to use a variety of disjointed services from different professionals. Santou’s approach is always to widen your perspectives, to expand your understanding of meaning and the value of relationships, to help you develop your spiritual strength for life’s challenges, and to empower you to discover a new identity that inevitably comes from a significant loss. CONTACT THE GUEST: [email protected] For more info or to have a free 20-minute consultation call, visit https://griefsupport.co/contact/ For a free resource on family harmony after divorce, click here: https://subscribepage.io/harmony-after-divorce Resources from The Language Of Play: Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182 Sign up for my newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/vkvspbx4 Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox ! https://tinyurl.com/5n8f4att Join my new FREE Facebook Community : https://tinyurl.com/4pe8m9za Have Questions about Working together? Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://tinyurl.com/5xbhkr6x For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 25 Angela Alexander: When the Unthinkable Happens. Language That Aids in Healing After Extreme Loss 114 Time IN or Time Out? EXPERT: KAREN HALL helps us support our kids while not taking on their Big Feelings 06 Helping Kids Share Thoughts, Feelings and Ideas

Hey Friends~ Who is your parenting partner? Often times the parenting partner isn’t the spouse. That may be due to divorce or work schedules or a number of other things. Parenting partners are in important! Sometimes these partners are the daycare provider or our best friends or maybe our own parents. Either way, don't go it alone. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: BIO CONTACT THE GUEST: EMAIL & LINKS RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for 21 Days of Encouragement: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/de3d81eb Sign up for The Language of Play newsletter: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Join the Facebook Community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and learn from each other,, too! https://www.facebook.com/groups/704154141188344 If you have a story to share, sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://calendly.com/hello-play/let-s-meet-session For Speaking Engagements and any other questions, email me at: [email protected] Related or Mentioned Episodes: 108 EXPERT: Dewey Kraus Discusses Self-Compassion When Parenting 21 Days of Encouragement - Free from Me to You! https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/de3d81eb Feb 28 & 29: Real Divorce Talks: https://www.realdivorcetalks.com/aff-dinalynn-rosenbush Voices of Women March 8, 2024, on International Women's Day Link to Attend FREE: https://dinalynn--checkingout.thrivecart.com/voices-of-women-summit/ Apply to speak: https://dinalynn--checkingout.thrivecart.com/vowsummit/ Podapalooza March 6, $10 to Attend: https://dinalynn--checkingout.thrivecart.com/podapalooza-aff/

Hey Friends~ Have you ever felt lost in the puzzle of understanding how our little ones express themselves? Today we are joined by Sherry Darden, she’s diving into the secrets of our kids' communication. From decoding body language to figuring out if they're task-oriented or people-focused, we're unraveling it all. Parenting is a language adventure, and together, we're decoding the kid code – because parenting is a wild language adventure! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Sherry Darden, a former accountant turned Human Resources professional, brings her expertise to the forefront of communication. With a focus on making sure our words are truly heard, Sherry guides families through the complexities of effective communication. Drawing from her experience as a second-generation educator, she sheds light on the importance of body language and the nuances that shape our interactions. Join Sherry as she shares valuable insights, making communication more accessible for families. CONTACT THE GUEST: [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for 21 Days of Encouragement: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/de3d81eb Sign up for The Language of Play newsletter: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Join the Facebook Community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and learn from each other,, too! https://www.facebook.com/groups/704154141188344 If you have a story to share, sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://calendly.com/hello-play/let-s-meet-session For Speaking Engagements and any other questions, email me at: [email protected] Resources from Partners: Feb 28 & 29: Real Divorce Talks: https://www.realdivorcetalks.com/aff-dinalynn-rosenbush March 6 - Podapalooza: I am a featured Podcaster! https://dinalynn--checkingout.thrivecart.com/podapalooza-aff/ March 8: Voices of Women on International Women’s Day - I am a Speaker! https://entrepreneursrocketfuel.com/voices-of-women-2024/?affiliate=dinalynn&sc=602560795a957ec3d11023f84beb7dcd5e23b944 Related or Mentioned Episodes: 41 Can You Hear What Your Child Is NOT Saying? 4 Strategies to Help Young Kids With BIG Adjustments 88 Why Is Imaginary Play So Important? 105 Building Language Through Imagination And The Christmas Story, part 1 106 Building Language Through Imagination And The Christmas Story, part 2

Hey Friends~ How often do you spend quality time in the same room with your whole family? And really, how much of that time is actually spent in doing an activity together? Indeed, the demands of work, school, and the presence of technological distractions can often hinder the quality time spent with family. In this episode, Coach Ambereen provides insights into her mission to transform the world by strengthening family unity. She focuses on creating genuine relational bonds centered around acceptance, gratitude, and shared value. Ambereen offers practical advice on improving family communications, nurturing connections, and overcoming common miscommunications. Can we learn to foster better family connections through improved productivity, rather than busyness and distractions? Can we cultivate shared values of gratitude and acceptance? She shows us how to ground oneself, practice mindfulness, manage energy, and teach children to meditate. Lastly, she emphasizes the importance of understanding that life is by design, encouraging individuals to make wise choices, and stressing we all have control over our lives. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Ambereen Hameed, is a woman on a mission to transform the world by unifying families. Recognizing this unit is the center of our lives, yet it is one of the first relationships we neglect. This in turns makes us feel guilty and distant from those whose lives we impact regularly. Through coaching, my mission is to “to create an irreplaceable and authentic bond centered around acceptance, gratitude and shared value” so families connect through a whole new frequency. CONTACT THE GUEST: Coach Ambereen Hameed: [email protected] Family Driven Coaching RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for 21 Days of Encouragement: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/de3d81eb Sign up for The Language of Play newsletter: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Join the Facebook Community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and learn from each other,, too! https://www.facebook.com/groups/704154141188344 If you have a story to share, sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://calendly.com/hello-play/let-s-meet-session For Speaking Engagements and any other questions, email me at: [email protected] Resources from Partners: Feb 28 & 29: Real Divorce Talks: https://www.realdivorcetalks.com/aff-dinalynn-rosenbush March 6 - Podapalooza: I am a featured Podcaster! https://dinalynn--checkingout.thrivecart.com/podapalooza-aff/ March 8: Voices of Women on International Women’s Day - I am a Speaker! https://entrepreneursrocketfuel.com/voices-of-women-2024/?affiliate=dinalynn&sc=602560795a957ec3d11023f84beb7dcd5e23b944 Like topics like this? Me too! Here are other experts you may enjoy: 114 Time IN or Time Out? EXPERT: KAREN HALL helps us support our kids while not taking on their Big Feelings 110 COACH: Angie Ellsworth Helps Parents Know Better, Do Better, and Feel Better - And Discusses Bullying 108 EXPERT: Dewey Kraus Discusses Self-Compassion When Parenting 118 Diann Alexander: Does The Chaos Of Your Home Life Feel Like “A Theater Of Little People”?

Hey Friends~ Sometimes our children are quite articulate in what they say they want, but when we consider the meaning of what they say they want, we wonder, “What? What are you talking about?” Their behavior doesn’t make logical sense, while their words do. If this has happened to you, you will enjoy this story in today’s episode. So grab your cup of coffee and sit down for a little laugh! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] Links From Today’s Episode: 21 Days of Encouragement - Free from Me to You! https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/de3d81eb Feb 28 & 29: Real Divorce Talks: https://www.realdivorcetalks.com/aff-dinalynn-rosenbush March 6 - Podapalooza: I am a featured Podcaster! https://dinalynn--checkingout.thrivecart.com/podapalooza-aff/ March 8: Voices of Women on International Women’s Day - I am a Speaker! https://entrepreneursrocketfuel.com/voices-of-women-2024/?affiliate=dinalynn&sc=602560795a957ec3d11023f84beb7dcd5e23b944 RESOURCES from The Language Of Play 21 Days of Encouragement - Free from Me to You! https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/de3d81eb 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 35 EXPERT: Denise Belisle: Improving Your Child’s Behavior using Positive Intelligence 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 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~ So moms and dads, have you ever considered ... You are in a theater - on stage- in the chaos of your normal living home with little people? We are doing song and dance to get them to do the things we want them to do. We are trying to do all the things. And as we do, we often feel less than confident. Today’s guest, Diann Alexander, is talking with us today about how she molds people and gives tips on how she helps you, as a parent, to better handle your thoughts and emotions. 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- Diann Alexander is a Confidence Catalyst, Public Speaker, Voice & Performance Coach, and 3-time Amazon best-selling author. With over 50 years of teaching voice, performance and directing at Universities and regional theaters, Diann expertly guides heart-centered entrepreneurs, speakers and coaches to transform stage fright into stage confidence so they can authentically create more audience connection and inspired, profitable impact. CONTACT THE GUEST - [email protected] RESOURCES from The Language Of Play Sign up for my newsletter! https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Sign up for 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox! https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/de3d81eb 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] Other Episodes you may find interesting: 82 How to Calm a Fearful Child During A Storm by Understanding Only 2 Ideas! 92 Do You Have A Fearful Child? 4 Steps To Calm Your Child This Halloween 93 Teaching Kids To Express Gratitude In 2 Easy Steps!

Hey Friends~ Happy Valentines Day! Here are two episodes that may be of interest to you regarding Valentines Day and your child. 18 Do Your Kids FEEL LOVED This Valentine's Day? Let's Find Out! 116 Is Your Child Anxious About Valentine’s Day? 3 Reasons Why & How To Help Today’s topic is about being the best advocate you can for your child! Today’s guest: April Rehrig, took up the mission of empowering parents on how they can navigate every step of the way through their child’s Individualized Educational Program(IEP). This unknown and misunderstood process can be difficult and scary. YOU, as the parent, are the most qualified advocate! Sometimes we don’t realize it and need a little help to know that it is true and what to do with that knowledge. This is one of the episodes where you will want to take notes because there is a lot of terminology. Plus, you want notes to ensure you will remember what you need to be the best advocate for your child. Always Cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: APRIL REHRIG April Rehrig is the founder of Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting. She has over 20 years of experience as a school psychologist, teacher, and parent in public schools. She holds a master’s degree in education and is a Board Certified Education Advocate (BCEA) Fellow. April completed the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) SEAT™ 2.0 & 3.0 program, is a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), Master IEP Coach©, and credentialed teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, April loves to walk her pug, Luna, and stays busy with her husband, three sons, and four step-children. CONTACT THE GUEST: [email protected] Links: https://www.riseeducationaladvocacy.com/links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseedadvocacy/ Subscribe: https://www.riseeducationaladvocacy.com/subscribe Contact us: https://www.riseeducationaladvocacy.com/contact 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: 18 Do Your Kids FEEL LOVED This Valentine's Day? Let's Find Out! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/18-do-your-kids-feel-loved-this-valentines-day-lets-find-out/id1661880535?i=1000599333957 116 Is Your Child Anxious About Valentine’s Day? 3 Reasons Why & How To Help https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/116-is-your-child-anxious-about-valentines-day-3-reasons/id1661880535?i=1000644709158 03 I’m Nervous! I need to attend my child’s IEP meeting. What to know. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/03-im-nervous-i-need-to-attend-my-childs-iep-meeting/id1661880535?i=1000591540515

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