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 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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Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Hey Friends~
Whoot! Surprises Today! We are CELEBRATING 200 Episodes!
To CELEBRATE this milestone, I have gifts and big SAVINGS to give away!
The Prizes: 4 books and 4 coaching slots and 1 Starbucks gift card!
TO PLAY: EMAIL “200” to: Hello@thelanguageofplay.com !!
In this episode, you will enjoy learning the TOP 10 Episodes in the past 12 months!
You’ll also hear an update on the global reach of The Language of Play!
And of course..
Celebrate with us! : EMAIL “200” to: Hello@thelanguageofplay.com to claim a prize!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
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HERE ARE LINKS TO THE TOP 10 EPISODES IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS:
1- 190 Bob Hastings: Using Storytelling to Help Kids Listen & Imagine
2- 184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth
3- 189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive Skills
4- 185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child Development
5- 188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With Autism
6- 187 Gary Chapman: Wrap Your Discipline In Their Love Language. Here's How!
7- 144 Your 1 Year Old Not Speaking? 3 Steps To Help Your Littles to Speak
8- 196 I’m always giving in! How do I stop? 2 Examples to support the process
9- 146 Think Your 1 Year Old Should Speak More? 5 Tips To Find Success
10 - 183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand Language
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Hey Friends~
Have you ever thought my child’s speech is “different” and you wonder if it’s normal or possibly delayed? How do you develop your child through their issues when you aren’t sure if they are actually issues? How do you push for what you think your child might need, when you aren’t sure?
Today’s guest will share her journey of being brave to find out what was going on with her son and what she did in the presence of her school being busy and over-burdened. Her learned wisdom and guidance will support you in your next choices so you can support your child with love.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: Mother of three mostly grown kids, chef, relationship coach, partner, I enjoy the fun and adventures of parenting, and living life to fullest with food, travel and lots of love.
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FB: krista melanson
IG: @the_relationshipchef
krista-marie.com/chefskiss
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If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:
191 Julia Cook: Your Internet-Connected Child Learns Differently. Need Insights?
190 Bob Hastings: Using Storytelling to Help Kids Listen & Imagine
189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive Skills
179 Lois Letchford: Dyslexia? Put Away What Is Not Working And Make Learning Fun
184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth
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Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Hey Friends~
Many of you have acknowledged how much of a struggle it is to get Speech Therapy services - either enough or at all. Today, I will address what is going on in speech pathology, how this impacts you, and what you can do to help your kids.
According to the National Institute of Health, 40% of our children ages 3-10 are struggling to develop good communication skills. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job opening projected for SLPs is 19% over the next decade. The shortage of Speech Language Pathologists has been around for years and has no end in sight.
What are your options when your child needs more help and You don’t know how?
Listen in to find out!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
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FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: The Other Side of Divorce: Breakups That Lead to Breakthroughs www.ActionTakersPublishing.com/divorce
IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES:
154 A Single Father of Triplets Shares His Success Story. Happy Father’s Day!
184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth
189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive Skills
Learning Series on Attention: Episodes #28- #33
Learning Series on Speech Sounds: Episodes #56 - #64
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Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Hey Friends~
Do you have a complex kid? If you do, you know how much of a struggle it is to find help and get help that gives you confidence in the future. Are you struggling with Mom Guilt? You are not alone!
Today’s guest shares her journey with having a complex kid and her journey with speech therapy. Michelle Choairy’s child has Childhood Apraxia of Speech among other complex issues. She is uplifting. She is encouraging and she sets your feet on the right path!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: Michelle Choairy is a mom of a complex kid. She has been her son’s best advocate and has learned through the years what it takes to get the best care for her child. She is the Founder of Collective Wisdom for Complex Kids, a support group for mothers with children with disabilities. She has a passion for helping families re-evaluate and prioritize their dynamics, along with guiding them from confusion to clarity while raising complex children
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https://wisdom4complexkids.online/the-ultimate-advocacy-toolkit
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If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:
188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With Autism
167 Danielle Lindner: Does An Auditory Processing Difficulty Impact Your Child’s Ability To Read?
142 Are You Doing Extreme Caregiving Jessica Patay Tells About Being Brave Together
128 From Diagnosis To Celebration - Ngoma Shares Triumphs And Struggles of Raising A Child With Autism
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Hey Friends~
Your kids whine … and after a while, you doubt your resolve.
“Maybe I am being too harsh.” “Maybe one more cookie doesn’t matter.” “Maybe they aren’t tired enough to go to sleep.”
Then, as time goes on, you resent the situation. You resent that you got yourself in this situation AGAIN. And, in those moments, you even resent your child… When these feelings happen, it’s easy to think we are bad parents.
Why is this so hard?
Today, we talk about one strategy to get out of that cycle!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
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If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:
194 Just What IS Your Child’s Behavior Communicating this Holiday Season?!?
192 Getting Kids Involved In Family Activities, Without The Fuss!
187 Gary Chapman: Wrap Your Discipline In Their Love Language
184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth
181 Gwen: Want Words To Replace Screaming In Your 1 Year Old? Listen To This Success Story!
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Hey Friends~
How do you re-teach language to someone who has had a brain injury and lost their language? Today’s guest does a fantastic job to describe how she taught her brother to speak , read, write, and comprehend again after a stroke. This episode is inspiring and educational on how you can build confidence and encourage as well as build in joy.
For anyone learning to speak, read, write, and comprehend, you will be enlightened how these methods work for first time learners, too!
Zorina Pritchett explains how games make a huge impact in learning and the power of play to find progress.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: Zorina's is a Disabled Army Veteran, retiree, and new entrepreneur, founding ZoChey, a venture crafting engaging, educational, and quick-play card games for children—a perfect respite from digital distractions for both parents and kids. She has a children's book “Dancing Teardrops” pending release in 2024. Zorina’s most notable achievement is being a caregiver for her brother following his brain stroke requiring compassion, resilience, and determination to help in his recovery of cognitive impairment and aphasia. In her spare time, she enjoys helping Veterans with disability claims.
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linkedin.com/in/zorina-pritchétt-575812287
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If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:
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
129 Theresa Alexander Inman: Can You Read Your Child’s Cues? Understanding This Unlocks Confusion And Builds Connection
120 Feeling Disconnected at Home? Coach Ambereen Shares 4 Ways to Build Stronger Family Bonds and Increase Joy
155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases!
162 Do You Know How To Show Love In Any Language? Paul Zolman Shares A Simple Game That Works!
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Hey Friends~
IF Behavior IS Communication, then WHAT are they communicating??!
This is a common question parents ask!
Today we will dig into some common ways that kids communicate with us - IN WAYS THAT WE DON’T LIKE!
When we learn how to interpret well, we can give words to our littles so that they have other ways to communicate. When a tantrum works, it’s because we allowed it to work. There is no reason for the child to change the method. ... Unless of course, YOU SET UP A REASON TO CHANGE THAT METHOD! (Hint! Hint!)
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
176 Markus Higgs: Kids Yelling At You? Here's A Better Way To Handle it
177 Keep Getting Stuck When You Try To Reinforce Rules? 3 Steps To Get You On Track!
184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth
185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child Development
186 4 Strategies To Help Young Kids Overcome Monster Fears
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Hey Friends~
The holidays are here! This means high stress for some, while it’s a lot of joy and fun for others! Which one is you? Perhaps both!
In this episode, we talk with child expert, DJ Stutz, about how we can make the holidays less stressful and what you can do to prepare ourselves and set ourselves and our kids up for success. Do you have too many traditions? Too many parties? Too much stuff?
You will have a few more ideas in your toolbox after this conversation.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: DJ Stutz, a dynamic Early Childhood Specialist, mother of five, and passionate parent educator. With over 20 years of teaching experience, DJ brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding to the world of parenting. As the host of the acclaimed podcast "Imperfect Heroes: Insights into Parenting," she offers invaluable guidance and support to parents navigating the ups and downs of raising children. DJ’s expertise in child development, coupled with her empathetic approach, empowers parents to instill values, build strong relationships, and create nurturing environments for their kids. Whether through her insightful podcast, live events, coaching, or workshops, DJ Stutz is dedicated to helping parents embrace the beautiful chaos of parenthood with confidence and grace.
CONTACT THE GUEST: https://www.imperfectheroes.net/
Podcast: Imperfect Heroes: Insights into Parenting
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If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 192 Getting Kids Involved In Family Activities, Without The Fuss!
105 Building Language Through Imagination And The Christmas Story, part 1
106 Building Language Through Imagination And The Christmas Story, part 2
95 Do You Have A Picky Eater? Have a Holiday Plan! Join For A Success Story with Everyday Parent, Kristi!
104 How Does This Gift Develop Language? 4 Tips To Quickly Evaluate A Toy
139 Is There a Simple Way to Lessen Picky Eating? Here is One Fun Way!
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Hey Friends~
It is Holiday time of the year!! No matter where you are in the world, you are quite possibly celebrating SOMETHING during these shortest days of the year! It’s often hard to keep up with school and normal daily life - without also adding in big celebrations. But that is just what goes on in December! How do we Keep the joy? Keep it light? Remember what you are doing and what you are celebrating?
Today’s topic is how we can draw our kids into the experience. Maybe your experience is being part of a Musical or Play or putting up decorations or making special food. Sometimes our kids participate willingly and happily and other times they pout, whine, and worse.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
RESOURCES to help you during Holiday Travel:
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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
187 Gary Chapman: Wrap Your Discipline In Their Love Language
190 Bob Hastings: Using Storytelling to Help Kids Listen & Imagine
184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth
139 Is There a Simple Way to Lessen Picky Eating? Here is One Fun Way!