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
Are you tired of repeating yourself and wondering why your child still doesn’t listen?
Are you worried you might be missing something important when it comes to your child’s speech, language, or behavior?
Do arguments, whining, or meltdowns leave you feeling exhausted and unsure what to do next?
Hey parents—you don’t have to stay overwhelmed, worn down, or triggered by the daily fuss.
I’m Dinalynn Rosenbush, a mom, grandma, and Speech-Language Pathologist for over 30 years. I’ve worked with hundreds of children with speech and language challenges and navigated parenting struggles of my own. Through both training and lived experience, I learned how using specific language in intentional ways builds safety, trust, and growth. Communication isn’t just about words, it’s about how children feel when we speak to them.
I’m here to help you understand what your child is really communicating and respond in ways that build listening, speech, and connection. You’ll learn how to support communication—even with speech or language delays—set boundaries that truly help kids, and strengthen your relationship at the same time. My mission is to help busy, worried parents learn to read behavior as communication. When we understand what children are telling us, we begin to communicate differently.
These ideas work for typically developing children, kids in dual-language homes, and children with delays. When your language invites discovery, curiosity, and exploration, connection is born. Connected kids are more courageous. They listen better. They have fewer meltdowns.
In this podcast, you’ll find simple, empowering strategies you can use right away. My hope is to give you small, practical nuggets in each episode to build your communication toolbox—because what works for children with speech and language challenges, simply works! And all parents deserve access to these skills, not just the specialists.
If you’re ready to build deeper connection and create a more peaceful, confident home, listen in! Let’s interrupt old patterns—so you can become the parent you want to be, and your child knows is on their team.
I am glad you are here!
Dinalynn
Contact: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
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Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Hello Parents!!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! to all you dads! I wish you a wonderful, love-filled day, whether you are together with your children or not.
Using a real-life story from my life, you will learn strategies how to get your little-bit older children to come when called. Enjoy!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
Contact Me: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
And join me in the Community: FREE Facebook Community
Schedule a 15 min conversation HERE
Mentioned in the Episode:
Father dedication read - from the book Making Flex Work by Wendi Cocke
15 EVERYDAY PARENT: Wendi Cocke! Have You Ever Wondered How to Successfully Work From Home with Kids Around? Strategies that help Children Experience Work Positively.
Teaching "Come" to little ones
53 Is it OK to Teach Your Child to COME Using the Same Method You Used for Rover?
52 Teaching Kids to COME When They Want to Play Chase
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Hey Parents,
COME is a very important command. Understanding this command well, in a variety of contexts keeps our kids safe. But just how do you teach this? Let's continue with some "Meat & Potatoes" about HOW TO TEACH COME to our little ones. This also works for children with learning or language delays! So if you have every wondered how to get our very little ones to listen, this episode is for you!
Enjoy the listen!!
And know I am cheering you on,
Dinalynn
Join the FREE Community!
Schedule a 15 min conversation HERE
Related or Mentioned Episodes:
#28 ”Why Won’t The Kids Listen!??” part 1: ATTENTION: 4 factors to watch for! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/28-why-wont-the-kids-listen-part-1-attention-4/id1661880535?i=1000604950756
#52 Teaching Kids to COME When They Want to Play Chase https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-kids-to-come-when-they-want-to-play-chase/id1661880535?i=1000616166355
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Hey Friends,
Do your kids run away when you call then to come? How frustrating! Today, we will talk about one way to help your kiddo to come and why the game of chase might be so compelling in your home.
Come back for more tips on teaching COME are up in the next episodes!
Cheering you on!
Dinalynn Rosenbush
Contact Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
FOR THE 50TH EPISODE SPECIAL: Email "50" to hello@thelanguageofplay.com to receive one-on-one strategy session with me!
Come join me in my Facebook COMMUNITY! Here!
Schedule a conversation with me HERE!
LINKS to Mentioned or Related Episodes
18 Do Your Kids FEEL LOVED This Valentine’s Day? Let’s Find Out!
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Hello Friends,
Welcome to this episode with LaDawn Hickman! LaDawn has fabulous examples of how to communicate with kids, in ways that works with all kids! She is raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and talks about her experience helping her 9-year-old develop language in the presence of Autism and associated other disorders and struggles. She tells the exact verbiage she uses to communicate and to manage behavior with her son. She gives a great examples how her self-awareness has grown due to her practices, how she approaches others, and how manages her own internal dialog during the challenges. *LaDawn is an AMAZING EXAMPLE of how to successfully teach difficult skills using language - even as she explains it is a long process and takes persistence.
Looking for encouragement and ideas? You are in the right place!!
Cheering You On!
Dinalynn
CONTACT ME: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
About the Guest: LaDawn Hickman the parent of a child with autism and other health issues. She is also the owner and host of the podcast: Healthy Habits 180. Listen Here: Healthy Habits 180
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Hello Friends,
Today we celebrate 50 Episodes!
And, we continue the conversation from last time. Your child - No Doubt - does things that make NO SENSE to you!~ We are left scratching our heads in wonder or leaving you in a state of frustration! We ask "Why did you do that!?" half meaning "stop it!" and half authentically inquiring. Last time, we considered the power of the authentic, curious inquiry. Today, we discuss the detrimental power of using that question as a statement of correction, blame, sarcasm, or shame. Most of us experienced some of this as we grew up. We will discuss the outcomes and how you can identify and make empowering choices for yourself and your family.
Are we creating confusion when “Why did you do that?” is not actually a question?
Cheering you on!
Dinalynn Rosenbush
Contact Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Celebrating EPISODE 50 special: 1 hour coaching sessions for $50 +Bonuses for the first 5 responders! Come join us at The Language Of Play so we can target what you want to work on!
Episodes Links:
Episode 49: Why Did My Child Do That?! and How To Ask. The Answer May Not Be What You Think!
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Hello Friends,
I am glad you are here! Happy Memorial Day 2023 to my American listeners!
Your child - No Doubt - does things that make NO SENSE to you!~ We are left scratching our heads in wonder or leaving you in a state of frustration! We ask "Why did you do that!?" half meaning "stop it!" and half authentically inquiring. Today, we will discuss that authentic inquiry. Come learn how to ask "Why?" in a way that gets you to understand what is actually going on inside your child's brain, by listening to a story!
Does your child get confused when you ask “Why?” questions? Do they struggle to answer in a way that makes sense? There are a few possibilities for this. The first part of this is. Are You causing the confusion? We usually think we speak clearly. However, as adults, our tone and body language has lots of meaning embedded that causes what we say to not actually mean what we say. The younger our kids are, the more literal thinkers they are.
Are we creating confusion when “Why did you do that?” is not actually a question?
Cheering you on!
Dinalynn Rosenbush
Contact Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Celebrating EPISODE 50! Come back next time for amazing specials!
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Hello Friends,
Are you wondering how to have a happy summer? Do you want ideas for making the transition from the structured school schedule into the freedom and ease of summer? But it’s not always easy? Join today for one effective – and easy – idea that settles a brain and gives a language building opportunity at the same time!
I am glad you are here! Happy Memorial Day 2023!
I am cheering you on!
Dinalynn Rosenbush
Contact Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Work with me LINK: email CONTACT to hello@thelanguageofplay.com to discuss coaching and other ways I can support your parenting journey!
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Welcome back, Parents!
Today, Jaci Finneman of No Problem Parenting is joining me for a conversation! Our topics are about her books (found in links below), making REPAIRS after conflict, your expertise as a parent, and so much more. Thank you for listening! You will be glad you did!
Parents, WE are Cheering you on!
Dinalynn
Contact Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Booking Link for a 15-minute "Let’s Meet" Conversation: https://calendly.com/hello-play/let-s-meet-session
Today's Guest: JACI FINNEMAN
Jaci is a Parent Coach & Strategist, Podcast Host, Speaker and Author. With over 50,000 hours of experience, her success with parents and children affected by trauma and mental health diagnosis inspired her to broaden her reach and share her 30+ years of experience with parents facing ANY level of resistance and behavior issues in their home, diagnosis or not!
No-Problem Parenting™ teaches parents to.1) Seek First to Understand - why is my child behaving the way they are and why am I responding (or reacting) the way I am2) Prepare for the Worst - Preparing for the "worst" behavior helps parents respond vs react3) Change the Conversation – Lead with empathy and give your kids conditional praise they can believe in before pouring on unconditional praise.Become the Confident Leader Your Kids Crave You To Be!Jaci’s down-to-earth, authentic and relatable personality adds light, hope, and clarity to her clients. She is 1 of 100 first cousins and enjoys all things baseball, hockey - and dirt. Jaci believes dirt matters! Whether she's getting full of dirt on a muddy 4-wheeling trail or helping you to clean up the "dirt" in your relationships - Jaci believes the outcome and experiences are worth the mess!
LINKS to Mentioned Resources and Episodes:
Ep 115 on No Problem Parenting podcast: Jaci and Dinalynn's conversation about the Language we use with kids to help them listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-problem-parenting-how-to-become-the-confident/id1563041805?i=1000592907989
Here is Jaci’s website. Click the BOOK tab for book purchase: https://www.noproblemparents.com/
Free from Jaci: MAKE IT RIGHT TECHNIQUE DOWNLOAD
Link for Vera Thomas Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSxqkau1pkk
Saturday May 20, 2023
Saturday May 20, 2023
Hello Parents!
Do you have a Solo cup with a plant in it. Perhaps you are forgetting to water it or are wondering where to put it? Today, we will discuss the wonderful, powerful language learning that comes when using nature - even a little marigold in a cup! We will also discuss how to use that experience to relate to other areas of life, so you have more tools in your parenting tool box!
Let me know how it goes for you! Happy Spring!!
Dinalynn
Contact: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
For 1:1 Coaching sessions to help YOU help your child build language, email me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com for a conversation to see if this is a good fit for you!
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Hello Friends,
When we tell our children to do something, does it happen that they disappear? Either they do what was asked but never return OR they head off do the thing, but get distracted along the way and they forget! It’s gone from their thoughts! Today’s episode is to help you have a plan, a strategy to help your kids learn to return and to follow through until all tasks are completed. I have given you one full strategy I used with my own children as well as speech therapy students that is very effective in helping kids see a larger picture.
Be empowered, parents! Thank you for listening today! You will be glad you did!
Instruction + “RETURN”
Kids return and say “I DID IT.” You ask “What did you do?”
The Answer …
The 1-second celebration or re-do ..
** Using objects to help kids mark time & tasks
** When all objects are moved, it’s earned break time! Enjoy that time!
Email “Mother’s Day” to: hello@thelanguageofplay.com for the Mother’s Day Special: 1-hour Power coaching with 75% off! Good until Tuesday at Midnight.
Lovingly Cheering you on!
Dinalynn
Contact Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com