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

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Have you ever wanted to listen to the wisdom of someone who has been there?  Today’s guest is that person.  After raising her own kids, she & her family collectively decided to adopt kids and love them.  
With those adoptive kids, trauma therapy was needed.  She learned to connect with those kiddos on a deep level.  What she learned in trauma therapy not only helped her build connection with her adoptive kids, she learned it was useful in all her relationships. 
Thank you for joining us in this heartwarming and encouraging show!  
Always cheering you on! 
DinalynnCONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com
 
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TRICIA GOYER is a speaker, podcast host, and USA Today bestselling author of over 90 books. She writes in various genres, including fiction, parenting, marriage, and books for children and teens. Tricia is a wife, a homeschooling mom of ten, and enjoys mentoring writers through WriteThatBook.Club. She lives near Little Rock, AR.   
 
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220 What Does “A Language Rich Environment” Really Mean?
 
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When we talk about a lot of stuff with our kids - the stuff that isn’t the important stuff; the stuff that is inconsequential, we develop the habit of interaction.  When 90% of your interactions are wonderful, and then the hard conversations that do necessarily come, won’t be as big of a deal. The Key:  have LOTS of conversations..  Why?  Because the inconsequential conversations have created a pathway to communicate.  You have cut a bedrock so that you can talk about the important stuff, too.  
This is just one concept that you will  hear in this fantastic,  golden-ideas filled episode with author, Gina Prosch.  Other topics in this episode: How freedom happens when we don’t fear that failure.  
Give kids information in ways they can understand.
Helping children learn how to be gracious and forgiving.  
Activities that push you to push yourself.. is PLAY. 
 
Always cheering you on! 
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ABOUT THE GUEST:   Gina Prosch created #thisdaysjoy, a 10-year-long odyssey of looking for joy each and every day. Today she continues to promote the active pursuit of positive emotions with her children's books:  “Joy! You Find What You Look For,”  “Hope! More Than Wishful Thinking,” and “Love! It's Show and Tell”   (2025)
 
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166 Bonus! Narrating: Effective to handle difficult behaviors and build language! Here’s how!
 
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Hey Friends~
You hear child centers and schools claim to have a “Language Rich Environment”.  Do you have a language rich environment at home?  You can!  But what exactly does that mean?  And how do you create that in a way that does NOT add another thing to your to do list?  
The trick… is it is all about you, mom and dad.  It is not actually the space or the environment.  It is how YOU use the environment as a tool to expand their exposure to language.  Today, I will tell you how its done!  And you will see that YOU CAN!  It just takes a shift in THE WAY you interact when you do your normal life.  
Always cheering you on! 
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41 Can You Hear What Your Child Is NOT Saying? 4 Strategies to Help Young Kids With BIG Adjustments
 

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Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to teach your kids while they slept?  
Today’s guest says it is possible - especially when it comes to behaviors like bed wetting, and  difficult emotions!  
You’ll LOVE this episode if you wish for a way to slide under the radar to teach your kiddo - at least for SOME of the millions of topics we want to teach them!   You’ll be inspired today as you learn about “SleepTalk!”
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Dinalynn
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ABOUT THE GUEST:   Kerre Burley is an award winning international speaker and trainer. CEO of The Goulding Institute, and Owner of Creating Functional Families, Kerre is known for her expertise in the SleepTalk® process, family dynamics and empowering parents in creating healthy fun relationships.
CONTACT THE GUEST:  "Discovering the SleepTalk® Solution. Https://fixingdysfunctionalfamilies.comkerre@sleeptalktrainingacademy.com or kerre@fixingdysfunctionalfamilies.com
 
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I love children’s literature!  It seems that ANYTHING you want to teach, you can find a book on that and use it as a springboard to help kids learn.  This is especially true for social emotional learning.  There is power in using stories!    One mistake parents make is thinking they need to read a book as written!  Today’s guest brings us into her journey into authorship and then shows us …. how to take the story beyond the book!  If you wonder how to use a piece of literature to enhance learning, listen in!  Terri Lilga shares  some great ideas!
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Dinalynn
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ABOUT THE GUEST:   Terri Lilga is a native Western New Yorker living in a suburb of Buffalo, NY with her husband Peter, and lively mini-golden doodle, Sushi. After retiring from a rewarding 30 year career as an elementary school teacher, she revisited her love for writing children's books. Her first book, 'Santa's Simon' was published in 2023, and her second book, “There's A Hubbard in My Cupboard” published in 2025.
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Families often how to help their child in the summer.  Since there is no speech therapy with the school in the summer, some families are nervous and wonder what to do! 
In this episode, we talk about foundational practices that help your children retain and learn speech sounds, particularly when they are not responding to your attempts to help them. 
These strategies, when done well, especially with very young children can change the trajectory of how your child is growing in their speech sound development.  Let’s teach you some of these foundational skills! Today, I cover 2 parts:  peripheral skills and relational skills.  When you get into the habit of BEING this way, your child will come along with remarkable progress
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Hey Friends~ 
The language you use  may be LESS effective  than you want!  When we change HOW and WHAT we say, our communication becomes more effective.  Today’s guest, Polina Shkadron, is a fellow Speech Language Pathologist who has a wealth of knowledge and experience.   She guides us to focus on the LANGUAGE that helps our kids engage in play - and with you - and teaches us how to create a language-rich environment naturally, and at home. 
No matter the age or skills of you or your child, the information in this episode will be fun and delightful,  eye-opening, and capture your attention. You are sure to get lots of ideas of what you can do with your kiddos at home and classrooms to grow them in their communication skills. 
Always cheering you on! 
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ABOUT THE GUEST:    Polina is a NYC based neuro-divergent therapist specializing in helping Autistic and ADHD kids find their strengths. She uses play to engage with each child’s unique perspective of the world. Understanding the why is not enough, you also need knowledge of the how. That’s one of the reasons Polina coaches parents and ND kids using the latest brain-based research and a cross-disciplinary approach.
Polina earned her Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology from CUNY Queens College, where she was an adjunct lecturer for 7 years. She also has a Master of Science degree in Nutrition Education from American University, which has transformed the feeding therapy aspect of her practice. With additional certifications in trauma and ADHD, Polina is an integrator of information, expanding her knowledge and ensuring effective therapeutic intervention.
 
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Hey Friends~
You know in your gut when things are not going right, even if you don’t have the words. 
It’s even harder when you tell someone, but you are told that everything is fine… but you know SOMETHING IS UP.  
This is the case for today’s guest.  She knew that her son needed more help in his sound development, but was constantly told everything was fine.  
Started seeking help when her son was 18 months old, asking doctors, friends, family members, and more  and finally… when her son was 4, the school teacher called out the same concerns that mom knew all along.  She was validated and felt such relief. Now, she was empowered, having a direction to go for help! 
If this is you, you know this is so frustrating!  Hang on for today’s story!
And, if this is you, then you need a person who knows how to ask the questions, who knows how to probe what is actually happening with your child. Talk to me!  I can help.  And, whether or not we are a fit to work together, you will leave the conversation with a clearer understanding of what is going on,  how to talk about  it, and a next step. This is one way I help parents.  
Book your call HERE:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session
Always cheering you on! 
Dinalynn 
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Hey Friends~ 
Speech confidence is important for adults and kids.   Whether you are speaking in public or saying your name in front of a class, we all want to speak with confidence and certainly that what we intend to say is what will come out. 
Fluency is one area of speech and language development. Many, many kids stutter when they are rapidly expanding their vocabulary and language skills.  Many parents come to me and ask - what do I do?  Does my child stutter?   Today’s guest discusses fluency issues from a personal perspective.  
So whether you have a toddler with a developmental stutter  or a teen who has been diagnosed with a fluency issue, this episode is for you!   
Always cheering you on! 
Dinalynn
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ABOUT THE GUEST:   Jason Heffler is an author whose stories help young readers overcome speech disorders and fears around speaking. Drawing from his own childhood experiences growing up with and getting bullied for a stutter, he writes uplifting tales that build confidence in kids who lack self-esteem.
His book 'Tongue Tied' is a resource to illustrate how speech issues do not define children. Doctors, parents and people who stutter have connected with the book’s unique message: that they do not need to be "fixed." Instead of chasing a cure, they’ve shared how liberating it is to embrace the truth that their voice—exactly as it is—can carry them through a life filled with all the same possibilities as others.
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Hey Friends~ 
Boys communicate, process emotions, and navigate the world differently—but how can we support them in becoming emotionally healthy men? 
Dr. Richelle Whitaker, educational psychologist and host of The Raising Sons Podcast, shares practical strategies for connecting with boys, fostering open communication, and guiding them through emotional growth.  From “windshield time” to movement-based conversations, we explore what really works.
 Plus, the truth about common misconceptions and why middle schoolers need more guidance, not less.
Always cheering you on! 
Dinalynn
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ABOUT THE GUEST:   Dr. Richelle Whittaker is a speaker, educational psychologist, parent advisor, and host of the Raising Sons podcast.
As a heart-centered leader, she is passionate about helping families win. Her work equips and empowers parents/caregivers with tools to close learning gaps, find work-life harmony, and maintain mental wellness. She enjoys creating a space to help parents/caregivers explore tough topics and navigate solutions.
At its core, Dr. Whittaker’s work is about advocacy – being a voice and creating the space for families to thrive.
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Podcast: Raising Sons podcast
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