The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
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Getting Kids to Listen | Speech Therapy | Child Communication | Parenting Strategies
Are you tired of repeating yourself, dealing with meltdowns, or wondering why your child still isn’t listening? Are you worried about speech delays, language development, behavior challenges, or communication struggles?
Welcome to The Language of Play podcast—where speech therapy meets real-life parenting.
I’m Dinalynn Rosenbush—mom, grandma, Speech-Language Pathologist, parent coach, and host of a top-ranked parenting podcast helping overwhelmed parents build calmer homes, stronger relationships, and better communication with their children.
This podcast helps parents understand behavior as communication so they can support listening, emotional regulation, speech, and connection in everyday life.
In each episode, you’ll learn practical, brain-based strategies to:
• Help kids listen without constant power struggles
• Support speech and language development naturally
• Reduce tantrums, whining, and communication frustration
• Build connection, emotional safety, and confidence
• Understand speech delays, language processing, and child behavior
• Use simple communication tools that work in everyday moments
These strategies support typically developing children, late talkers, dual-language learners, neurodivergent children, and kids with speech or language delays.
Each episode is filled with simple, playful tools you can start using right away—because communication growth happens best through connection, play, and everyday interaction.
If you’re longing for calmer parenting, deeper connection, more listening, and a home filled with confidence, curiosity, and communication, you’re in the right place.
So grab a cup of coffee, bring your real-life parenting questions, and come explore The Language of Play with me.
Contact: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/
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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
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Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Hey Parents~
Have you ever wondered how language is learned? Have you wondered how we actually teach language and how the brain works? In today’s episode we are going to talk about language learning through the lens of a book and a One-year-old. It’s still pertinent to you if you are older, because the language learning process happens basically the same. Just at a more complex level. Sit back and relax. Imagine with me as you enjoy today’s learning.
With gratitude and hope,
Dinalynn
Contact Dinalynn, the Host: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
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For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Dear Parents~
Does your child have an IEP – an individual education Plan, but you don’t know what that really means? Maybe your child receives speech therapy because they do not speak or understand well. There are ways to become comfortable with the vast amount of information. There are ways to stand up for yourself and your child, and … spoiler… your school wants your participation! And we all want your child to grow, learn and communicate well.
Today's episode will give YOU strategies to communicate better for yourself and your child and give you a way to build a connection that will make you more comfortable in those difficult meetings.
Be encouraged, parents!
Always Cheering you on,
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
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Hello Parents~
PLAY is critical part of happiness for all ages, we see play just days after birth, and we continue to use the term “play” for athletes, musicians, actors, lovers, creatives, thought-leaders and problem solvers. Even birds, fish and animals play! Clearly it is not just for children.
In this episode, we will take time to dismantle the idea that play means trucks and dolls in order to see it more fully. When we learn to think with the definition I give you today, you will be begin to understand how your child's brain works better. Come along for a thought provoking, curious way to view play!
Always Cheering you on,
Dinalynn
Contact Dinalynn, the Host: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
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Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Hey Parents~
What if.. you could get behind the eyes of your child and communicate with them in a way their brains understand?!
The Language of Play is born out of this idea! However, it is not just an idea. It is a real thing!
Come listen in to this First-Ever Episode of The Language of Play with me, Dinalynn Rosenbush, Mom, Grandma, and Speech Language Pathologist of over 25 years. Over my career, I noticed how I applied the brain knowledge and learning strategies from my continuing education, which improved my parenting. For many years, I thought ALL parents would have this benefit of this knowledge! This podcast is a way to share with you these connection and communication strategies.
Are you ready to connect differently and create a happier, more productive home? Come listen and enjoy. Then, please Share, Rate, and Review. And of course, listen to further episodes!
Specific help for your family is available through personal parent coaching. I will also love to speak and teach at your event.
Always Cheering You On,
Dinalynn
Resources from The Language Of Play:
Join the FREE Interactive Webinar! May 13, 2024 10 AM CST https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/workshop-free-2ddd5182
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Sign up for FREE 21 Days of Encouragement in your inbox ! https://tinyurl.com/5n8f4att
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Have Questions about Working together? Sign up for a 15 min "Let's Meet Session" on zoom! https://tinyurl.com/5xbhkr6x
For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com