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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Episodes
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Hello Parents! Have you ever wondered how it always seems the Speech Pathologist is playing games with little ones. What is going on?! Today, you will get a peek into how YOU, too, can use games in your home to teach your children vocabulary using the common game of memory. Spoiler: it isn't always what you think!
Let me know how it goes for you!
In Gratitude!
Dinalynn
Contact: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Welcome Parents!
Today, Vicki Noethling shares her success story about a godson with Autism! When we hear what goes right, it gives us something to copy! Come join today for a beautiful, and REAL story. Thank you, Vicki for sharing your Everyday Parent Story!
Enjoy!
Dinalynn
CONTACT: DINALYNN ROSENBUSHhello@thelanguageofplay.com
Vicki Noethling is a speaker, trainer and coach focusing on public speaking and leadership. She also has an anti-aging/wellness business which compliments her public speaking business well. Helping entrepreneurs, especially women find their voice is a passion. She is a best-selling author and host of The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast.
CONTACT: VICKI NOETHLING vicki.noethling@gmail.com1-(678) 371-3160 www.findyourleadership.com
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
I see you, Parents ~
We ALL have our times as parents that we wish to crawl under a rock and hide! We know it. We ALL ALSO have those moments where WE ARE ROCKSTARS! We know those moments, too! We feel proud of our moments. And, when others share their stories, we learn other ways of handling situations. We gain different perspectives. We become more creative when we hear how someone else did "the thing!"
Creative communication remembers not only what we hear, but also how to apply it to what our child sees, hears, how they move, and experience life. Whatever isn’t working, is there a different way to teach it?
Join me today for the first EVERYDAY PARENT EPISODE, where we share stories of what we have done to connect with our kids in ways that WORKED! Our minds open when we hear someone’s story! I KNOW YOU have HUNDREDS of great stories! Everyday parent episodes focus on a story to share that encourages others, even when outcomes are not be the idea you expect, such as in today's story. Join ME, as I begin Everyday Parent episodes with a story from me.
I have learned so much from the stories of others. Your story is a gift you can give. I believe when we give our stories, we give ideas to others; we empower other parents!
Are you willing to share a story of connection or communication with your kids? If so, please connect with me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com!
In Gratitude,
Dinalynn
Contact: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Babies taught sign language early have been known to produce signs to communicate as early as 6 months! Wow, right?! Join me today for a story, to find out HOW that happens!
This podcast focuses on Building Communication and Connection with our children. You can start these strategies early! Much earlier than I ever realized when I was first a mother! But, I have learned … and ... (pro tip)… the way it happens for babies is the same as it works for your 4 footed friend as well.
Today’s episode is – Building Deeper Connection Through Communication using SIGNS with Your Babies!
Even if you do not have a tiny littles at home, you’ll find this episode shows yet again, HOW language is developed! This time with a focus on the early language; the first words. Please share this episode with anyone you know that is working on, what Speech Therapists call: "beginning communication" or "Early Language Development."
Enjoy!!
Dinalynn
Contact: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Hello Parents,When your child is speaking and you do NOT know what they are trying to tell you, How do you figure it out? Today’s episode tells 3 simple tricks to help you sort out what your child might be trying to tell you when they don’t actually make sense.
Over the years, I (and I bet you, too,) have had many conversations where you respond with something like, that ‘interesting, or “oh really??! When your little one is hard to understand. That only goes so far!
Come join this episode for a funny walk through the process of figuring out what "thnot" meant to a little guy in my story. Enjoy!
In Gratitude and Hope,
Dinalynn
CONTACT: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
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Have a day filled with fun and playful laughter!
Dinalynn
CONTACT: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Todays’ episode CONTINUES the conversation from episode 07, answering questions from Brian. Brian is concerned about his son’s language development since he is raising his son, in a dual language home, in Spain! His son is 22 months old. Last time we talked about 3 helps regarding language learning in a multi-language home. Today, we dig into other questions. He articulated well, the concerns many parents have.
Whether you raise your kiddo in a dual language home or not, you will likely find this information valuable and applicable to your life, especially if you know children in multi-language homes or have considered whether or not to share your 2nd language!
Thank you for listening,
Dinalynn
LINKS:
Episode 4: One Year Old Language Learning with a Book https://thelanguageofplay.podbean.com/e/04oneyearoldlanguagelearningwithabook/
Episode 7: How Language is Learned in a Dual Language Home
https://thelanguageofplay.podbean.com/e/07-how-language-is-learned-in-a-dual-language-home-with-a-thought-to-consider/
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Todays’ episode answers a question from Brian. He has questions about his son’s language development since he is raising him in a dual language home, in Spain. His son is 22 months. We dig into HOW two languages are learned simultaneously, some norms and considerations.
Btw listeners ~
It is fun to answer listener questions over picking from my list of what I 'THINK" others will be interested in. If you have a specific topic of curiosity, email that to me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com.
Thank you for listening!
Dinalynn
LINKS:
Episode 04 One-Year-Old Language Learning with a Book! https://thelanguageofplay.podbean.com/e/04oneyearoldlanguagelearningwithabook/
CONTACT: Hello@theLanguageOfPlay.com
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Hello Parents~
How language is learned is really AMAZING and really FUN to watch as they begin to say words clumsily, and then later with more precision. We cheer we celebrate as “Cute” words “almost words” become clearer. Then it seems in a blink, the kids seem to know lots of words AND they string those words into sentences and tell us stories!
If you are curious how that happens, or you want to help your child express their thoughts feelings and ideas better - join today to learn 3 strategies to do just that!
Always Cheering you on,
Dinalynn
Contact Dinalynn, the Host: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
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Episode 05: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/95ukph/05BuildingAndUnderstandingLanguageThroughOurSenses.mp3
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Dear Friends~
The ability to communicate well is paramount to having a good, successful and happy life. We want our kids to develop good communication skills at all ages. We also want it for ourselves! How does language learning WORK?
In this episode: BUILDING AND UNDERSTANDING LANGUAGE THROUGH OUR SENSES, we'll dig into how the brain learns, and YOU will gain some powerful everyday strategies to teach your child language skills.
Grab your LaCroix and let's start learnin", ... and if your kiddos are quiet enough, you might even want to grab a pen and paper for notes!
You will get 3 tips for how to use what your child is experiencing to build better language with LOTS of examples!
ps- the recording is sort of fast. I am still learning, too.
Thinking playfully,
Dinalynn
Contact Dinalynn, the Host: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Resources from The Language Of Play:
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For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com