The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention

15 EVERDAY PARENT: Wendy Cocke! Have you ever wondered how to successfully work from home with kids around? Strategies that help children experience work positively.

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" 
 

14 Using the Game of Memory to Teach Your Child Vocabulary with Simplicity

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
 
 

13 EVERYDAY PARENT: Vicki Noethling Shares a Success Story With Autism

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
 

12 EVERYDAY PARENT: Planning a Learning Adventure with Kids; A Success Story with a Twist

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

11 Building Deeper Connection Through Communication using SIGNS with Your Babies

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
 
 

10 3 Ways to Figure Out What Your Child is Saying When They are Hard to Understand

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

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Have a day filled with fun and playful laughter!
Dinalynn
CONTACT:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com
 

08 Bilingual Kids and Speaking Delays in Multi-Language Households

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/
 
 
 
 

07 How Language Is Learned In A Dual Language Home with a thought to Consider

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
 

06 Helping Kids Share Thoughts, Feelings and Ideas

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 
 
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Episode  05:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/95ukph/05BuildingAndUnderstandingLanguageThroughOurSenses.mp3