The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
*** A Top 1.5% Podcast! *** Getting Kids to Listen, Speech Therapy, IEP, Communication with Kids, Parent Mentor, Family Connection Are you tired of repeating yourself with your children or wonder why they don’t listen? Are you afraid you are doing the wrong thing to help your kids communicate, but you are unsure what to do? Are you frustrated that your kids argue, whine or debate with you? Hey parents, you don’t need to stay overwhelmed, exhausted, and triggered by the fuss. In this podcast, you will find solutions to … get kids to listen better, build strong communication - even in the presence of a speech delay, and have boundaries that benefit kids. All while enhancing your relationships! My mission is to help puzzled, busy, worried parents read their child’s behavior as communication. When we understand what they are communicating, WE start to communicate differently! This is true of children with typical development, children in dual language homes, and children with delays. When Your Language allows for discovery, creativity, curiosity and exploration, connection is born. Connected kids are courageous and listen better. Connected kids have fewer meltdowns. Listen in to learn empowering strategies for teaching and listening! Hello, my name is Dinalynn Rosenbush, mom, grandma, Speech Language Pathologist of over 30 years. I’ve worked with hundreds of children with speech & language delays and navigated single parenthood. Through training and my own struggles, I learned to use specific language in specific ways that build connection. Our communication is not only our words, but it is the feeling our children have when we speak with them. Let’s create a home where exploration is welcomed, mistakes are stepping stones, and practice is expected. When kids believe you are on their team, eventually, they join your team! Because, what works for speech and language disabled children, simply works! I believe all parents should have access to these skills, not just specialists. It is my hope to give small nuggets of information in each episode to build your communication toolbox. So, if you are ready to build deep, meaningful connection AND create a more peaceful, productive and happy home. Listen in! Let’s interrupt the way you have been parenting. so that you CAN BECOME THE PARENT you WANT to be. I am glad you are here! Dinalynn Contact: hello@thelanguageofplay.com https://linktr.ee/thelanguageofplay
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Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
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: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
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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:
Kimberly@starstudents.co
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
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
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: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Resources:
Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
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Related Episodes:
02. What is Play ? and Why is it so important?
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
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: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
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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
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
He Friends,
We hear a lot about giving our children choices. But how do you give them choices that empower YOU, too? How do you stop feeling like the little one is in control? The answer is what I call Empowered Choices.
Join today for an introduction on how you change a power struggle or control situation into a WIN - WIN that preserves the relationship. I hope today you leave with an idea how to change a common irritation into something that builds connection, respect, and understanding.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT DINALYNN: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Resources:
Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
Sign up for my newsletter!
Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
Related Episodes:
18 Do Your Kids FEEL LOVED This Valentine's Day? Let's Find Out!
28 ”Why Won’t The Kids Listen!??” part 1: ATTENTION: 4 factors to watch for!
69 Can You Really Reparent Yourself? And When You Should Consider It.
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Hey Friends,
Have you ever wondered how much is too much, especially when it comes to screen time and devices? Have you ever wondered how and when to introduce a phone? And, How do you moderate what your child is exposed to?
Today, Bill Brady from Troomi helps us understand some of the procedures he uses. It is not that there is "an answer." But rather he has ideas. And from those ideas, we can pick what makes sense for us and for our children.
So set your phone to "Do not disturb" for this helpful episode!
Always cheering you on,
Dinalynn
CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
Sign up for my newsletter!
Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
ABOUT THE GUEST: BILL BRADY
Bill has been one of the pioneers of safe family tech since 2018, helping to launch two separate companies focused on providing safe technology solutions for children. Today he is the co-founder and CEO of Troomi Wireless. Bill has been married for 22 years and is the father of 5 kids.
CONTACT BILL: Bill@troomi.com
www.troomi.com
BILL HAS GIFTED YOU, The Language of Play listeners with $50 OFF a device through Troomi! Enter PLAY for that discount, at www.troomi.com!!
Thank you, Bill!
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Hey Friends,
Did you know that vocabulary knowledge is a leading indicator of student success? Armed with this knowledge, How will you make sure your kiddo learns A LOT of words? Do you know when they understand how those words change with the context?
Join in today as we take an apple, using the words from this common item, let's explore how to expand your child's vocabulary, in a very natural way. I don't want to add more to your life. No! Rather, I want to give you practical tools that you can use while you go about your daily life!
Let me know what you think!
I am always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
Contact Me: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
You are READY to jump in? email me at dinalynn@thelanguageofplay.com and write, "Let's begin!"
Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
Related Episodes:
04 One-Year-Old Language Learning with a Book
14 Using the Game of Memory to Teach Your Child Vocabulary with Simplicity
22 Do You Know How to Expand Your Child’s Language Skills? Here’s a Picture Book Example
40 Helping Your Child Talk About Shared Past Experiences
46 How To Build Language Through Planting Seeds in a Cup. 4 Communication Benefits!
74 How to Effectively Teach Vocabulary in Everyday Moments of Life And Make it Stick!
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Hey Friends!
Are you wondering if your child is developing language at the normal pace? Do you wonder how you can help them enjoy books and reading? Are you concerned that your kiddos will struggle to read? Join today for this joyful conversation with Aly Young from Learning Lab as we discuss the early and growing blocks of Reading and Language, what to watch for, and when to seek help.
You will love this show! Get yourself some coffee and a notebook!
Always cheering you on,
Dinalynn
CONTACT DINALYNN, HOST: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
Sign up for my newsletter!
Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
ABOUT THE GUEST: ALY YOUNG
Aly's background in psychology and sociology led her to explore her passion for education and learning by teaching in various settings, ranging from private to public to charter schools. In every school, Aly noticed that there were always kids who struggled with the material, not because they weren’t smart or weren’t trying, but because the approach was wrong.
Aly knows struggling learners because she's been there, and she has seen how the system fails so many children who learn differently so she decided to do something about it. She is now the owner of Learning Lab where she supports struggling learners.
GUEST CONTACT: Aly@learninglabFL
https://learninglabfl.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learninglabfl/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningLabFL
please email Kat with The Agency East any questions and promotional material: kat@theagencyeast.co
Related or Mentioned Episodes: Topics mentioned today that are linked to reading include listening, attention, rhyming, language development, early book exposure, sound manipulation, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, decoding, comprehension, executive functioning, and of course, keeping it playful and enjoyable.
This is most of my podcast catalog! I invite you to scroll through the titles and choose! And, if you are looking for something specific, email me and I will be delighted to give you specific episodes to listen to!
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Hey Friends,
Do you have a child that is fearful during a storm? Today, you will learn how to alleviate child fears with 2 main ideas: Exposure and Imagination. Join today to unpack those 2 ideas so that you can be ready for the next big fear, and help your kiddo feel better. You will learn what part is in your control and how to use your parent power for creating the confident, happy child you want. This isn't a quick fix. It is a way to help you reach into the heart of your child and build some confidence where it is lacking.
Write me and tell me how it goes! I am always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
Contact Me: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
You are READY to jump in? email me at dinalynn@thelanguageofplay.com and write, "Let's begin!"
Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
Related Episodes:
06 Helping Kids Share Thoughts, Feelings and Ideas
16 Do you Have a Shy Hesitant Child? 3 Steps that are Sure to Help!
43 Teach Listening Using Sounds of Nature! Enjoy!!
80 Teaching or Telling. Know The Difference For Better Listening and Compliance!
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Hey Friends,
Today we will talk about our words, and how our kids understand and misunderstand, all the while, we expect they got it! English is full of words that have multiple meanings!
Come along for this conversation of how words change their meaning in different contexts and what your kids may be thinking. Today, you will get a little homework of NOTICING! I hope you will have a clear understanding of what you should notice about yourself and your child as you communicate.
I'm always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
Contact Me: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
You are READY to jump in? email me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com and write, "Let's begin!"
Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
Mentioned & Related Episodes:
49 Why Did My Child Do That?! and How To Ask. The Answer May Not Be What You Think!
50 How You Create Confusion asking, ”Why Did You Do That!?” - but it Wasn’t a Question!
73 What Is The Motive Behind Your Child’s Behavior? It May Not Be As It Seems.
76 What Are They Thinking!!? Here’s One Way to Find Out!
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Hey Friends,
When we tell our kids to do things, we know what we expect they do. It is natural for us to think they understand the whole picture when they have demonstrated in the past, they can do it. However, their behavior tells you what your child does not yet FULLY understand. Their behavior - or lack thereof - is a window into what you still need to TEACH.
So, today's topic is the difference between TEACHING and TELLING! And a story of what happens when we TELL and wrongly think that we already taught!
I'm always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
Contact Me: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
You are READY to jump in? email me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com and write, "Let's begin!"
Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
Mentioned & Related Episodes:
36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively
45 Getting Kids To Stay On Track. Here’s 1 Effective Method to Master!
73 What Is The Motive Behind Your Child’s Behavior? It May Not Be As It Seems.
76 What Are They Thinking!!? Here’s One Way to Find Out!