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 Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Hey Friends~
Kids with neurological differences often APPEAR typical until the invisible becomes visible. Today’s episode showcases a journey of one mom - a mom I call a very successful parent! If you know any Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences, this episode will be particularly helpful and intriguing for you. I am glad you are here. You will enjoy this raw conversation of vulnerable situations and real life experiences in any KIND Family.
KIND = Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: Kari A. Baker is a former financial services executive and business owner turned author, speaker, and podcaster. She is the founder of KIND Families, a community of people who love Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences and is the host of The KIND Families Podcast. Kari became a KIND mom in 2014 when her son Brady was diagnosed with autism at age three. She started KIND Families to encourage, support, and inspire others to find purpose and promise in KIND-ness.
CONTACT THE GUEST: The KIND Families Podcast@kariabaker (IG, FB & LI)kariabaker.com, kindfamilies.com kari@kariabaker.comfree intro to book: https://kindfamilies.com/#8371f6f9-af3f-4d01-8a04-72b28b4bbe66
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IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES:
142 Are You Doing Extreme Caregiving Jessica Patay Tells About Being Brave Together
188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With Autism
197 Michelle Choiary: Our Speech Therapist Became Family. Help for Complex Kids
199 Krista Melanson: Do I Wait or Get Help? My child’s speech is “different.”
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Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Hey Friends~
What is the difference between speech and language? This common question is today’s topic. Understanding the difference helps you more accurately describe what is going on with your child when you seek guidance!
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MANY EARLY EPISODES GIVE STRATEGIES ON SPEECH & LANGUAGE EXPANSION. HERE ARE A FEW:
05 Building and Understanding Language Through Our Senses
27 What Good is Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss? 6 Key Reasons to Indulge in These Classics.
40 Helping Your Child Talk About Shared Past Experiences
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!
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Hey Friends~
Today’s guest is a mother of a child who had a language delay at age 3, and then was diagnosed with autism later. She worked in special education as a special education advocate. And then she had her own child so now she has the dual role of being BOTH the parent and an educator in the special education system.
We talk about the role of language acquisition for her little one and how language delay was the FIRST indicator that something else was going on.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
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ABOUT THE GUEST: Experienced educator, and autism mama, passionate about my mission to empower parents to become fierce advocates for their children with disabilities. By drawing on my own journey and extensive professional experience, I aspire to guide and inspire others to navigate the challenges of special education with resilience, empathy, and unwavering advocacy.
CONTACT THE GUEST: https://www.instagram.com/disabilityedpros/
youtube.com/@disabilityedpros
Disability EdPros: https://www.disabilityedpros.com
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If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:
57 Does Your 3-Year-Old Say Sounds Wrong? Here is How to Help Your Preschooler Talk More Clearly!
68 Do You Know How to Practice Early Reading Skills? Shannon Ali Shares How to Easily Incorporate Play and Practice
128 From Diagnosis To Celebration - Ngoma Shares Triumphs And Struggles of Raising A Child With Autism
188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With Autism
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Hey Friends~
Although it’s true that our children do better when they nap, there is a transition out of naps. And it's usually not a smooth ride.
Today we will talk about when your 3 & 4 year-old does not nap.
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Dinalynn
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If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:
173 Alicia Mazari: Your Child is Constipated? How Poop impacts sleep, behavior, and learning
107 How Your Internal Dialog Confuses Simple Communication With Your Child
204 A Simple Direction Made Your Child Burst Into Tears? Let’s Look At How The Brain Processed That!
196 I’m always giving in! How do I stop? 2 Examples to support the process
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Hey Friends~
Podcasthon is a global movement of podcasters simultaneously promoting a charities of their choice. The Language of Play joins Podcasthon by highlighting the amazing impact of the Jeremiah Program, in this episode with Ally Hanten Ebert.
PODCASTHON: "Your platform. Their story. Simultaneously, we amplify causes that matter."
JEREMIAH PROGRAM: "Disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, TWO Generations at a time."
Jeremiah Program is a national organization with a mission to Disrupt Generational Poverty. JP has worked with families across the country for the past 26 years, supporting them on their paths to economic mobility. "Single moms are the architects of their families’ futures. Your support helps make that possible."
You can GIVE to Jeremiah Program here: https://jeremiahprogram.org/give/
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Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: Ally Hanten Ebert is the Executive Director of Jeremiah Program-Rochester-SE, MN and has spent her career working to elevate the voices and experiences of young people and their families. She gained her experience working with young parents and homeless youth and moved into administrative leadership as her career evolved. Ally is dedicated to helping families get connected to support services; safe, permanent housing; educational opportunities and disrupting the systems that perpetuate poverty. She holds both a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Human Development & Family Science: Couple and Family Therapy from North Dakota State University.
CONTACT THE GUEST: ahantenebert@jeremiahprogram.org
FB/IG: @jeremiahprogramrochester
www.jeremiahprogram.org
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PODCASTHON WEBSITE: https://podcasthon.org/
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If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:
102 Top 4 Mistakes Parents Make And How to Correct Them!
108 EXPERT: Dewey Kraus Discusses Self-Compassion When Parenting
110 COACH: Angie Ellsworth Helps Parents Know Better, Do Better, and Feel Better - And Discusses Bullying
111 EXPERT: Dr. Ngoma Moghalu: Communicating Race & Cultural Differences to Kids In A Fun and Comfortable Way
123 Trauma EXPERT: Santou Carter: Effectively Using Play In Trauma Recovery
185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child Development
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Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Hey Friend~
In this episode, we talk about Family Talks Retreat for the whole family of kids ages 10+.
I invite you to join me on this adventure in Costa Rica along with hosts Jackie Bailey and Todd Cudaback.
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Connect on a deeper level and develop your family story.
Build strong relationships with the people you care about most while having fun, amazing shared memories!
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Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
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ABOUT THE GUEST: Jackie Bailey is the founder and director of The Speak Feed Lead Project. She gets kids and adults confidently speaking on stages, podcasts, and books.
She has traveled to Tanzania Africa where over 1000 youth were empowered with a chance to speak their message for the first time. She runs retreats in Costa Rica for families and adults.
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IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES:
155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases!
120 Feeling Disconnected at Home? Coach Ambereen Shares 4 Ways to Build Stronger Family Bonds and Increase Joy
179 Lois Letchford: Dyslexia? Put Away What Is Not Working And Make Learning Fun
201 Leroy Slanzi: Using Free Play And Structured Play With Intention To Develop Emotional Regulation
202 How Is Play Different For You As An Adult? Consider This!
191 Julia Cook: Your Internet-Connected Child Learns Differently. Need Insights?
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Hey Friends~
Parents say versions of, “I just asked him to say these words. I am trying to help him speak, but he melted down again. How do I help him?
So common.
But Why?
Today we unpack another reason for this and with that understanding, you will learn where to start in making the changes you want.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
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If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:
36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively
37 How To Teach Sharing Happily and Effectively
41 Can You Hear What Your Child Is NOT Saying? 4 Strategies to Help Young Kids With BIG Adjustments
49 Why Did My Child Do That?! and How To Ask. The Answer May Not Be What You Think!
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Hey Friends~
In today’s world, we are taught to seek answers within ourselves. But if we stay there, we become self-absorbed or self-conceited and depressed. We need to also see outside of ourselves, looking for ways to contribute, serve others, and be connected to others. In having this balance, people become whole and happy. This foundation begins in the earliest years.
Today, Jill Garner shares how SECURITY is learned, at what ages, and with examples of how it happens and how this links to our kids RESPECTING us as parents, respecting themselves, and others.
Today’s episode is a power packed conversation with LOTS of concepts. Grab your pen and paper. You might want to take notes!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: JILL GARNER is an accomplished speaker, advocate, and founder of Manners of the Heart, a nonprofit reawakening respect in our society for the sake of the next generation. She is the author of the award-winning Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World, Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World, and Manners of the Heart, an elementary school curriculum that helps children see beyond themselves to become all God created them to be. Her work is endorsed by Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, Dr. Kevin Leman, and many others. Jill and her husband reside in Baton Rouge, LA.
CONTACT THE GUEST: https://mannersoftheheart.org/
https://jillgarnercontent.org/
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IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES:
97 Nellie Hardin: Building Worth, Esteem And Confidence In Kids. A Must Listen!
141 How Do You Inadvertently Build Doubt Into Your Child? Here’s One Way To Change Doubt Into Confidence!
155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases!
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Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Hey Friends~
There are many forms of play. And, play is different for us as we grow up! What does play look like for you now? Many adults wish for more time off from work, more time to rest and play. However, many of us have the thinking pattern that work comes before play. Perhaps you were taught that as a child. I was.
What if… Your parenting could be PLAY for you - at the same time - as you parent well! Is that possible? I believe it is possible more we think.
I would love to hear what you think in response to these ideas!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
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If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:
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
101 Need to De-Stress? Why A Return to Play Works!
126 Your Child Has Imaginary Friends? Deborah Greenhut Tells A Parent’s Story To Use These Friends For Healing And Learning
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Hey Friends~
We experience play with our children in a variety of ways. One of those ways is Free Play. Free Play is completely imaginative and it is entirely directed by the child.
Another way we play is Structured Play is when we use play to help our children go in the direction we want them to go. That may be learning, movement, practice, or anything really. In Structured Play, we have an INTENTION for our kids. That is why sometimes people call it Intentional Play.
Kids need both to develop well! When we don’t provide enough play, our kids suffer. Today’s Guest tears apart some of the issues that are happening and what we can do about it for our children.
Get out your Pen & Paper, or whatever you use to take notes, because you will learn a lot in this episode!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: Leroy Slanzi is an experienced educator with a remarkable 25-year career in education. As an author, he penned the influential book "Emotional Schools," delving into the importance of emotional intelligence and mental health in the education system. Leroy also excels as a facilitator of professional development sessions, has been on numerous podcasts and is a sought-after for his work that helps parents, teachers and schools through the chaos life brings.
CONTACT THE GUEST: leroyslanzi@gmail.com
www.leroyslanzi.com
www.playistheway.ca
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IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES:
2 What is Play ? and Why is it so important?
52 Teaching Kids to COME When They Want to Play Chase68 Do You Know How to Practice Early Reading Skills? Shannon Ali Shares How to Easily Incorporate Play and Practice
88 Why Is Imaginary Play So Important?
91 Using Play Dress Up To Teach Life Skills!
101 Need to De-Stress? Why A Return to Play Works!
123 Trauma EXPERT: Santou Carter: Effectively Using Play In Trauma Recovery
183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand Language
185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child Development
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