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
https://linktr.ee/thelanguageofplay
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Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Hey Listeners,
One listener wrote: "My 4 year old daughter has trouble accepting “No” for an answer and can be extremely persistent in repeatedly asking for what she wants. What do I do with the persistent "No?""
This is today’s topic! Grab your coffee and this time, you might want to get a pen and paper to take notes! Let’s consider the many meanings of "No!" what drives it and how to handle it!
Enjoy!
Dinalynn
CONTACT: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Dear Parents,
Even if your child speaks well, you will be inspired by Mary’s journey. Thank you, Mary E. Jackson for being vulnerable and willing to sharing your story of hope and strategy. This is an amazing story of courage, pain, discovery and strength. You will be Wowed! Mary Jackson shares parenting her children with autism spectrum disorder, and successfully guiding them along to speech, even to college! Beginning with pictures, her winding journey from a mother’s heart, tells of heartache, healing, despair, advocacy, encouragement and empowerment. This is worth every minute.
If you have a child with low-verbal skills or is non-verbal, this episode will be a particular gift as she shares ways she connects with her children on a deeper level, helping them communicate better.
Enjoy the show!
Dinalynn
CONTACT: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Mary Elizabeth Jackson is a wife, mother of three children and two of her kids are on the spectrum. She is a certified special needs and disabilities advocate and an ambassador advocate with AutismTn. Jackson is a children’s author who empowers children through storytelling and education. Mrs. Jackson co-founded and co-host Writers Corner Live Network TV featuring author interviews and Special Needs TV featuring interviews, advice, and tools for families in that community. Her passion is to help others through education, awareness, and being more empowered in their lives.
GUEST CONTACT: Website: www.maryejackson.com
https://www.facebook.com/jackson.mary.elizabeth
https://www.facebook.com/SpecialNeeds.TV
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Hello Parents! Did you like episode 4: "One-Year-Old Language Learning With A Book"? In that popular episode, you heard about early language learning. This episode will teach you to EXPAND the language your child already has! So if you have ever wondered how to expand your child's language this show is for you, whether you are dealing with a language delay, dual-language learning, or if you simply want to expand the language your typically developing child as well!
Grab a cup of coffee and let's talk about how to use picture books to expand the language your child uses.
In this episode, I walk through a few pages of "Where is Frog?" by Mercer Mayer, giving simple insights that you can apply to any book.
Let me know what you think and what you want to learn more about!
In gratitude,
Dinalynn
IF YOU LIKE THIS, YOU'LL ALSO LOVE:
Episode 4: One-Year-Old Language Learning With a Book
CONTACT:
hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Hey Parents! I feel you! You want to allow your child to just be a child. I know. But sometimes, the Wild, Goofy Play erupts and can be annoying because you want to go somewhere or do something, often non-sensical behavior happens at bedtime!
What causes our children to collapse into a laughing ball of uncontrolled non-sense? Do you allow it? After all, they are children! Or do you stop it? After all, it is bedtime! Children can be so confusing.
In this episode we talk about a few reasons for this behavior and a 3 things you can do to handle it. I hope this blesses you and your kiddos!!
Love,
Dinalynn
CONTACT: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
FREE DOWNLOADS: Conversation Starters for Teens and Parents
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Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Hello Listeners, Get ready to be encouraged and inspired as you listen today!
Ask the questions and seek your answers.
You will love this interview with Kathryn Johnson!
Guest Information: Born with the disability cerebral palsy, Kathryn has overcome a lifetime of “No, You can’t.” to “Yes, I Can!” With 3 degrees, 2 world championship bronze metals, a best-selling book, multiple awards, and certifications; her truly unique life’s journey has given her the skills to help YOU find the gift in any obstacle.
Visit her website for many resources, free downloads and book link at http://inspiredbykathryn.com
With Much Gratitude,
Dinalynn
CONTACT ME: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Welcome to this episode of The Language of Play!
Any of us that have more than one child, know children come very different from one another! We need to learn how to meet the different needs and learning styles in order to be effective with them. My dear friend, Lois, joined me today for a conversation about raising her children. Her boy's brains are cut from different molds, and they respond differently from each other to the same things. What started as confusing became a delight later on when she and her husband understood their kids learning styles better. Listen in for ideas how to meet your kids where they are at.
Playfully speaking,
Dinalynn
CONTACT: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Hello Listeners! It's Valentine's Day! We commonly show love with chocolate, candies, flowers, and more. Even though your kids probably like those things, do you know if those things make them FEEL LOVED?
Join today for an interesting story-journey into how you can FIND OUT what makes YOUR CHILD feel loved. When you learn how your child, specifically feels loved impacts their behavior and responsiveness to you.
I hope you write me to let me know how this powerful, yet very simple question worked in your family and the impact it makes.
I am so glad you are here today! Enjoy this Valentines episode on making your child feel loved.
Happy Valentines Day,Dinalynn
CONTACT: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Hello Wonderful Parents!
If you have ever wondered WHY your kiddo think and act differently from you, please listen in! Today we learn from StrengthsFinder Coach Consuela Munoz! She discusses the importance of identifying strengths through her personal stories with her own kiddos. What a wealth of information!! I know you will love it.
In gratitude for You and Consuela’s sharing,
Dinalynn
CONTACT: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Consuela’s link: https://squirrelquiz.com/
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Hello Parents!
Some children are quite shy and hesitant by nature and some are very bold and outgoing. Today's episode talks about what we can do to help our shy, hesitant children so that they can let go of resistance and build confidence.
Enjoy!! And, If you get an idea, I would love to hear how it goes!
In gratitude,
Dinalynn
CONTACT: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Hello Parents!
If you have ever wanted to find a flexible schedule to work your job from home? If so, have you stopped because you don't know how to do it with elementary-age children at home? Listen in to hear what worked for Wendy Cocke.
Wendy Cocke, Author of the #1 bestselling book, “Making Flex Work: Defining Success on Your Own Terms” is the founder of Engineering Leadership solutions and a working mother of two. Prior to starting her business, Wendy spent over 20 years as an engineer in Fortune 500 companies leading global teams. When her oldest child, who is now in middle school, was just an infant, Wendy struggled to find balance. She felt like she was failing at home and at work, so she took matters into her own hands. After 11 months, she was able to convince her company to let her go part time, something that had never been done at the leadership level before. Wendy was told that her career would “stall,” that she was “walking away from everything she had built,” and that “she would never get promoted again,” but she didn’t believe them! She knew there had to be a way to find the balance she and her family desperately needed. Today, through lived experience and intentional language, Wendy’s children understand that work is something people do to provide for the lifestyle they enjoy, and they work together as a family to seamlessly transition between work and play.
I know you will LOVE this episode! Enjoy and be INSPIRED! In Gratitude,
Dinalynn
CONTACT: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Wendy Cockehttp://makingflexwork.combuy on Amazon: "Making Flex Work: Defining Success on Your Own Terms"