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

Hey Friends~ 
Do you want your child to cooperate with you—or simply comply? The difference may be more important than we realize.  Katherine Sellery explores what happens when parenting relies on power over children and introduces the 3 R’s: Resistance, Rebellion, and Retaliation—responses that can grow when children feel controlled.
This episode offers a different way forward: moving beyond obedience and compliance toward consideration, connection, and understanding. Katherine also shares how observing without immediately judging can help us see what is really happening beneath a child’s behavior.
Along the way, we explore staying present, regulating our own responses, and recognizing how our thoughts influence the way we respond to our children.
This conversation is an invitation to reconsider authority, look beneath behavior, and see our children through a different lens.
Perhaps the most beautiful reminder of all:   See your children beautiful.
Always cheering you on! 
Dinalynn
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ABOUT THE GUEST:   Katherine Sellery, CEO and Founder of Conscious Parenting Revolution, helps individuals minimize misunderstandings and melt-downs in order to communicate with more collaboration, cooperation, and consideration. As a creator of the Guidance Approach to Parenting, a program that applies conflict resolution skills to communicating more effectively with children, Katherine has positively influenced relationships for generations and brought about healing and reconciliation in families that were suffering from disconnection. Through her comprehensive training programs, popular workshops, bestselling Amazon Ebook, TedX talks, and numerous major media appearances, Katherine has taught and coached thousands of parents, educators, social workers, and medical professionals on how to forge stronger relationships with their children. 
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Hey Friends~ 
What if the books you're already reading with your child could become one of your best speech therapy tools?
In this episode, I'll show you simple ways to use story time to help your child hear speech sounds more clearly, try new sounds, and practice the ones they're still learning—all without adding another thing to your day.
We'll also talk about why these strategies work for many children but not for all. If you've been trying speech activities without seeing much progress, there may be a reason—and understanding it can make all the difference.
Grab your favorite children's book, and let's discover how everyday reading can become a natural, playful way to build clearer speech.
Always cheering you on! 
Dinalynn
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BONUS for this episode: 10 Communication Moments Hidden in Every Story https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/10storytimeideas
 
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Hey Friends~ 
We all want our kids to become lifelong learners. But what does that actually mean?
It isn't about checking boxes or finding the perfect curriculum. It's about raising children who believe they can learn anything, anywhere, anytime. In this conversation with Kami, we explore how to build a family culture that develops curiosity, critical thinking, strong values, and confidence before you ever choose a curriculum.
Whether you homeschool or simply want to be more intentional about the learning happening in your home, this episode will inspire you. And if you'd like to go deeper, join us for the Inspired Homeschool Summit on August 4th!  Here is a link for FREE sign up:  https://mycollabpilot.com/r/0rbGauqZ
Always cheering you on! 
Dinalynn
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ABOUT THE GUEST:   Kami is the creator of the Raising Leaders Roadmap and a homeschool mentor. A credentialed teacher with over seven years in public education and homeschooling since 2008, she draws on her background in English, leadership, and freedom principles to guide families toward meaningful learning. Kami helps homeschool parents create a culture that inspires a lifelong love of learning—equipping them to mentor with confidence and raise passionate leaders who make an impact in the world. She has been featured on CBS News and as a guest writer and speaker for homeschooling conventions, blogs, magazines, podcasts, and YouTube channels. 
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Hey Friends~ 
Have you ever called your child's name outside...once...twice...five times...and wondered if they even heard you? Between the wind, the playground, the garden hose, the neighborhood noise, and kids who are completely absorbed in what they're doing, it can feel impossible to get their attention without yelling.
What if there were a better way?
What if one simple, unique signal could make your child stop, listen, and know, "Mom or Dad want my attention." No repeating. No raising your voice. Just one familiar sound that gently cuts through the noise.
In today's episode, I'll share a simple method that works!  It's easy, it's fun, and it might completely change the way your family gets each other's attention -particularly when you are outdoors.
Always cheering you on! 
Dinalynn
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Hey Friends~ 
What if the fastest way to help your child become calm... is to begin with yourself?
In this episode, Ann shares the power of co-regulation and reminds us that our state is contagious. The good news? Calm is contagious, too.
You'll discover simple ways to release tension from your own body, use your breath to create a greater sense of peace, and even learn a beautiful visualization that can help settle both you and your child. Ann also guides us through gentle meditations that are especially helpful for children who are waiting, winding down, or falling asleep.
Whether you're looking for practical ways to bring more calm into everyday moments or bedtime has become a struggle  this conversation offers tools you can begin using today
Always cheering you on! 
Dinalynn
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ABOUT THE GUEST:    Ann Swanson is the author of Meditation for the Real World and SCIENCE OF YOGA, which has sold over 1/2 a million copies worldwide and has a recently released second edition. Ann wasn’t a naturally “chill person,” and these practices didn’t come easy to her. Overcoming her own chronic pain and anxiety led her to India to study yoga, to China to explore tai chi, and to earn a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. Head to https://www.MeditationForTheRealWorld.com  to check out her book and join her free 5 day meditation challenge.
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Hey Friends~ 
Today we are investing in you first, because the healthier you are, the healthier your parenting becomes. With that in mind, the first part of this episode focuses on you as a human being—as an adult. I think that's valuable. After all, before we're parents, we're people.
And that's what leads us to an important question: What if becoming a calmer, more regulated version of yourself is one of the greatest gifts you could give your child?
Coach Brandon Barber shares practical strategies for understanding your subconscious mind, calming your nervous system, and breaking unhelpful patterns. Together, we explore how these principles can strengthen the way you show up as a parent. You'll leave with practical tools like creating a "worry window," building daily resilience habits, and learning how your calm presence can help another person's nervous system settle, including your child's. Caring for yourself is one of the most meaningful ways you can care for your child.
Always cheering you on! 
Dinalynn
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ABOUT THE GUEST:   Brandon & Michelle Barber help parents become the calm, confident leaders their children need in a world that feels more overwhelming than ever. 
After spending decades coaching leaders, entrepreneurs, and families — creating 100+ courses that have helped over a million individuals — they saw a deeper pattern: Kids need emotionally regulated, present, resilient parents.
Through their resilience-based parenting frameworks, Brandon and Michelle teach moms and dads how to stop reacting from stress, fear, or exhaustion and start responding with clarity, connection, and confidence — so their children grow up feeling safe, seen, and supported. 
 
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Hey Friends~ 
Have you ever noticed your child can sing every word of a favorite song but struggles to say those same words in conversation? Or maybe your child isn't talking yet, avoids back-and-forth interaction, has difficulty with rhythm or imitation, or simply learns differently than other children.
What if music could become a bridge?
In this episode, we explore how music creates a safe space for children to learn. Rhythm, repetition, melody, and predictable patterns slow language down, making it easier for the brain to process, remember, and use. Music also activates multiple areas of the brain, strengthening memory, movement, attention, and learning in ways that everyday conversation often cannot.
My guest knows this personally. She was largely nonverbal until she was four or five years old, and music became the place where language finally made sense. Today, she's an award-winning children's musician whose songs are intentionally designed to build language, communication, and connection for all children, especially those who learn differently.
If you've ever wondered whether music could help your child communicate, this conversation may open an entirely new way of thinking about learning.
Always cheering you on! 
Dinalynn
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ABOUT THE GUEST:   Margot Bevington is an award-winning songwriter, educator, and performer whose music helps children grow through rhythm, imagination, and connection. Inspired by her own childhood speech delay, she has released three children's albums, two of which received the National Parenting Product Award. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Margot creates music that celebrates communication, creativity, and the belief that every child counts. 
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Hey Friends~ 
Have you ever been so tired you'd try just about anything to get your child to sleep? 
You're not alone!
My guest, pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, knows that feeling firsthand. She spent two years struggling with her own child's sleep before discovering there was an entire field of pediatric sleep support that most parents—and even most pediatricians—never hear about. 
You'll also hear how simple language shifts with our toddlers can encourage sleep cooperation and help children approach bedtime with greater confidence. 
Today we're talking about why sleep can feel so complicated, why there isn't one "right" way for every family, and what you can start doing tonight to help your child become a more confident sleeper.
Always cheering you on! 
Dinalynn
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ABOUT THE GUEST:   Allison Egidi is a pediatric sleep coach and founder of Sleep and Wellness Coach LLC. Her focus is on children 0 to 17 years old. She also hosts the How Long ‘Til Bedtime? podcast.
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Podcast: How Long ‘Til Bedtime?
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Hey Friends~ 
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Why isn't my child listening?" Or wondering why they can do something one day but seem completely unable the next?
Before we assume it's defiance, laziness, or a bad attitude, what if we asked a different question: What if communication is what's hard?
For the past three months, we've been exploring the many ways communication can get disrupted—both in understanding and in expressing. Today, I'm bringing the whole series together so you can see the big picture and walk away with practical ideas to help your child communicate with greater confidence and success. 
Always cheering you on! 
Dinalynn
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The “WHEN COMMUNICATION IS HARD” Series:
253 When Communication Is Hard: An Overview for Parents of Children with Speech or Language Struggles, part 1
254 When Communication Is Hard: Childhood Apraxia of Speech CAS & Motor Speech Disorders, part 2
255 When Communication Is Hard: Speech Sound Disorders & Phonological Delays, part 3
257 When Communication is Hard: Kids Know More Than They Can Say: Expressive & Receptive Language Delays, DLD, part 4
259 When Communication Is Hard: Autism, ADHD, and Language Processing Differences, part 5
262 When Communication Is Hard: Does the Body Need Support? CP, Low Tone, AAC, part 6
264 When Communication Is Hard: Downs Syndrome, Genetic Syndromes, Learning Differences, part 7
265 When Communication Is Hard: Brain Injury, Seizures, and Communication Regression, part 8
269 When Communication Is Hard: Selective Mutism and Anxiety-Based Speech Challenges, part 9
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Hey Friends~ 
Your child hears you say something... but did they actually get the message? 
Sometimes communication breaks down because children can't fully access language. It may be hearing loss, difficulty processing information, speech delays, or simply not yet having the words they need.
In today's episode in the series When Communication is Hard, we're exploring how access impacts communication and why one surprisingly powerful tool—sign language—can help many children, not just those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Join me and special guest Tracie as we talk about reducing frustration, building connection, and giving children more ways to communicate.
Always cheering you on! 
Dinalynn
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ABOUT THE GUEST:   Tracie Rieder, the owner of Circle of Friends Signing School, LLC, and a parent coach through Time Out Behavior Coaching.  Tracie spent 23 years as a family child care provider, supporting young children and their families through the joys and challenges of early childhood. Prior to that, she worked as a licensed elementary teacher and Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, with a primary focus on children from birth through the early elementary years. As the mother of three grown children, Tracie brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work in SE MN. 
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