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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Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
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: 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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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!
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
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: 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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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!!
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
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 hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
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: 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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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?
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
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 hello@thelanguageofplay.com 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: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Let's meet on a 15 min zoom Discovery Session to see how we can work together.
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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: 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
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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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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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?
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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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.
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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!