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, Family Connection Are you tired of repeating yourself with your children or wonder why they don’t listen? Are you afraid you are doing the wrong thing to help your kids communicate, but you are unsure what to do? Are you frustrated that your kids argue, whine or debate with you? Hey parents, you don’t need to stay overwhelmed, exhausted, and triggered by the fuss. In this podcast, you will find solutions to … get kids to listen better, build strong communication - even in the presence of a speech delay, and have boundaries that benefit kids. All while enhancing your relationships! My mission is to help puzzled, busy, worried parents read their child’s behavior as communication. When we understand what they are communicating, WE start to communicate differently! This is true of children with typical development, children in dual language homes, and children with delays. When Your Language allows for discovery, creativity, curiosity and exploration, connection is born. Connected kids are courageous and listen better. Connected kids have fewer meltdowns. Listen in to learn empowering strategies for teaching and listening! Hello, my name is Dinalynn Rosenbush, mom, grandma, Speech Language Pathologist of over 30 years. I’ve worked with hundreds of children with speech & language delays and navigated single parenthood. Through training and my own struggles, I learned to use specific language in specific ways that build connection. Our communication is not only our words, but it is the feeling our children have when we speak with them. Let’s create a home where exploration is welcomed, mistakes are stepping stones, and practice is expected. When kids believe you are on their team, eventually, they join your team! Because, what works for speech and language disabled children, simply works! I believe all parents should have access to these skills, not just specialists. It is my hope to give small nuggets of information in each episode to build your communication toolbox. So, if you are ready to build deep, meaningful connection AND create a more peaceful, productive and happy home. Listen in! Let’s interrupt the way you have been parenting. so that you CAN BECOME THE PARENT you WANT to be. I am glad you are here! Dinalynn Contact: hello@thelanguageofplay.com https://linktr.ee/thelanguageofplay
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Hey Friends~
Happy Valentines Day! Here are two episodes that may be of interest to you regarding Valentines Day and your child.
18 Do Your Kids FEEL LOVED This Valentine's Day? Let's Find Out!
116 Is Your Child Anxious About Valentine’s Day? 3 Reasons Why & How To Help
Today’s topic is about being the best advocate you can for your child!
Today’s guest: April Rehrig, took up the mission of empowering parents on how they can navigate every step of the way through their child’s Individualized Educational Program(IEP). This unknown and misunderstood process can be difficult and scary.
YOU, as the parent, are the most qualified advocate! Sometimes we don’t realize it and need a little help to know that it is true and what to do with that knowledge.
This is one of the episodes where you will want to take notes because there is a lot of terminology. Plus, you want notes to ensure you will remember what you need to be the best advocate for your child.
Always Cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: APRIL REHRIG
April Rehrig is the founder of Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting. She has over 20 years of experience as a school psychologist, teacher, and parent in public schools. She holds a master’s degree in education and is a Board Certified Education Advocate (BCEA) Fellow. April completed the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) SEAT™ 2.0 & 3.0 program, is a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), Master IEP Coach©, and credentialed teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, April loves to walk her pug, Luna, and stays busy with her husband, three sons, and four step-children.
CONTACT THE GUEST: april@riseeducationaladvocacy.com
Links: https://www.riseeducationaladvocacy.com/links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseedadvocacy/
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Contact us: https://www.riseeducationaladvocacy.com/contact
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Related or Mentioned Episodes:
18 Do Your Kids FEEL LOVED This Valentine's Day? Let's Find Out!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/18-do-your-kids-feel-loved-this-valentines-day-lets-find-out/id1661880535?i=1000599333957
116 Is Your Child Anxious About Valentine’s Day? 3 Reasons Why & How To Help
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/116-is-your-child-anxious-about-valentines-day-3-reasons/id1661880535?i=1000644709158
03 I’m Nervous! I need to attend my child’s IEP meeting. What to know.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/03-im-nervous-i-need-to-attend-my-childs-iep-meeting/id1661880535?i=1000591540515
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Hey Friends~
Valentines Day is associated with love, candy, flowers and romance. For kids, it is associated with friends, games, and valentine cards with red candy! Some of our children feel anxiety around Valentine's Day. Today, we will talk about some of those reasons for anxiety in our children and how we can handle it.
Key points:
Bad behavior? Remember: The child that acts the most unlovely needs love the most.
Worthiness is the issue? Celebrate your child for who they are not for what they do.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
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Related or Mentioned Episodes:
06 Helping Kids Share Thoughts, Feelings and Ideas
16 Do you Have a Shy Hesitant Child? 3 Steps that are Sure to Help!
19 EVERYDAY PARENT: How Lois Successfully Met Her Children's Different Learning Needs!
65 Melissa Deally- Part 1 - How Food Impacts Your Child’s Behavior! Learn to Recognize a Food Reaction and How to Make the Right Changes for Your Kiddo
66 Melissa Deally- Part 2 - How Food Impacts Your Child’s Behavior! Learn Simple Strategies to Detect Food Sensitivities
90 What Does Improv Have To Do With Parenting? EVERYTHING!!
97 EXPERT: Nellie Hardin: Building Worth, Esteem And Confidence In Kids. A Must Listen!
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Hey Friends~
Have you had some struggles with your kids during travel? Me too! That is why I decided to pre-teach with “German Shepherd,” “Being a Duck,” and “Tape the Carpet.” Join in today to know what those terms mean!
When you know how to do these lessons with your children, you will have a safer and happier experience!
Thank you for your concerns and thoughts. I so appreciate your thoughtfulness and value each of you listeners so much! I experienced some tech failures that led to no music today and less than optimal sound quality while I am traveling.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Hey Friends~
114 Time IN or Time Out? EXPERT: KAREN HALL helps us support our kids while not taking on their Big Feelings.
Are you blown away by the personalities that came with your child? Some personalities mesh easier with our personalities than others. Today’s guest, Karen Hall, experienced the joy of being a mother, even as it challenged her to grow in her personal life.
She learned important ways to help children regulate their own emotions and shares how we can handle tantrums so our children feel safe and understood.
Some of the questions addressed today are:
What is Time-Out for really? What is Time-In?
How do I respond to their big yucky feelings & words?
What is the difference between validating the child and validating the tantrum?
Listen in for wise advice in today’s episode! You will walk away encouraged and have some ideas you can implement now, to build a relationship that lasts a lifetime.
Get your LaCroix and a notebook. This is one of those episodes where you will want to take notes! And if you can’t, be sure to bookmark and subscribe or follow the show so you can find it again!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: Karen Hall, BS, trained under the renowned Marianne Williamson as a certified spiritual life coach. She’s an author, speaker, CEO, and host of The Hero Within Podcast, ranked in the top 3% globally. Karen empowers women to remove resentment to find hope and healing to return to love. She says of her life mission, “If I can help others not suffer as I have, my suffering will not have been in vain.” She’s married to her husband, Joshua of 37 years. They have 4 children and 5 grandchildren.
CONTACT THE GUEST: KarenHallCoaching@gmail.com
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Related or Mentioned Episodes:
36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/36-tantrum-vs-meltdown-know-the-difference-and/id1661880535?i=1000608705147
22 Do You Know How to Expand Your Child’s Language Skills? Here’s a Picture Book Example
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/22-do-you-know-how-to-expand-your-childs-language-skills/id1661880535?i=1000601837053
If you want help with speech sounds, try Episodes 56-64. Here is the first in the series:
56 Do You Want Your Child To Speak More Clearly, but Don’t Know How to Teach it? Learn This, and You Can Teach Anything!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/56-do-you-want-your-child-to-speak-more-clearly-but/id1661880535?i=1000618190785
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Hey Friends~
Did you know that there are tools that you can use that’s going to help your child with those pesky transitions?
It’s true!
In Episode 112, you learned 4 steps to make transitions easier for your child. Today we will add TOOLS to those steps!
By the end of today, you will have 3 Tools to make your life easier!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
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Related or Mentioned Episodes:
112 Do You Hesitate To Interrupt Your Child's Activity? 4 Steps To Easier Transitions
50 How You Create Confusion asking, ”Why Did You Do That!?” - but it Wasn’t a Question!
81 How Your Direction Isn’t Clear, Even Though You Think It Is! It’s Time to Notice!
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Hey Friends~
Many children struggle with making a transition from something they love to do, to stopping it!
That is a hard transition for most of us. If your child - or a child you spend time with, struggles to change activities (to transition) from one thing to the next, today’s episode is for you!!
We are going to talk about a strategy that is essentially 4 steps, plus celebrations, of course! FOUR MAIN STEPS to getting your child to more willingly, more easily, accept a change of activity, a transition!
So welcome to today’s program! You will be glad you are here!
P.S. You may want a pen and sticky note to post these steps on the fridge!
MAKING TRANSITIONS EASIER:
1- Acknowledge & Agree with your child that what is happening presently is good, and they like it. Ex: “I know you love playing this game. It’s fun! I am glad you are having a good time.”
2- Inform them of the change. Ex: “In 2 minutes, we need to stop.” Even better: “In 2 min, it’s time to wash your hands for lunch.”
3- Let them continue for the time you told them.
4-Tell when the time is up ( in a happy spirit). Ex: It’s time! Wash your hands for lunch.” Even better: “Good job playing! You get to return to this game later today! Now, we get to have lunch. Wash your hands! (obviously adjust to match the language ability of your child).
Next week: Tools to help with transitions!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
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Related or Mentioned Episodes:
28 ”Why Won’t The Kids Listen!??” part 1: ATTENTION: 4 factors to watch for!
29 Series: ”Why Won’t the Kids Listen!??” part 2: Processing Information: 4 Strategies to Get Your Kids to Notice What They Hear
30 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part3: Tools For When Language Processing is Difficult
31 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part4: Strategies for Building Listening SKILL
32 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 5: Are You Making Their Listening Worse? 4 strategies to change that.
33 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 6: BiG EMoTioNS! 4 things to ask yourself before you respond
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Hey Friends~
Happy Martin Luther King Day, Listeners! Have you ever wondered how you can teach your children about Race and Culture in a fun and comfortable way? How about having a plan for all ages? Todays’ guest, Dr. Ngoma Evelyn Moghalu is here to talk with us about this topic.
You may want to take a few notes because she gives some very practical tips and strategies to make the learning FUN, whether you are celebrating MLK Day, International Day, go traveling, or meet your new neighbors. Hang on for this very fun conversation!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Ngoma Evelyn Moghalu (Dr. M.) is a wife, mother, social science researcher, and an avid advocate for women, African immigrant visibility, and Autism awareness/acceptance. Dr. Moghalu’s work is informed by her experiences as a woman, first generation Nigerian immigrant, and mother to her handsome son with Autism. Dr. Moghalu received both her bachelor’s degree in political science, and master’s in mass media and communication studies from Howard University, Washington, D.C. She received her Ph.D. in sociology from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Dr. Moghalu enjoys sharing her experiences through Public speaking conferences. Recently, she started her Webinar Series titled “The Conversation - #DoYouSeeME”, to bring awareness to the experiences of African/Black families living with ASD. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring her interests in film, documentary, video production, creative content creation, and networking with people who share similar interests.
CONTACT THE GUEST: Dr. Ngoma Evelyn Moghalu
Ph.D., Sociology, Texas A&M University MA, Mass Media Communication, Howard University BA, Political Science, Howard University LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ngoma-evelyn-moghalu-0b94aa127/
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Related or Mentioned Episodes:
16 Do you Have a Shy Hesitant Child? 3 Steps that are Sure to Help!
17 EXPERT: Consuela Munoz: Discovering Your Child's Strengths and How to Lead from Your Own!
19 EVERYDAY PARENT: How Lois Successfully Met Her Children's Different Learning Needs!
20 SUCCESS STORY: Kathryn Johnson Grew Up With Disabilities. Her Tips For Facing Obstacles
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Hey Friends~
What would it be like to KNOW BETTER, DO BETTER and FEEL BETTER in your parenting journey? Today’s guest, Angela Ellsworth, discusses her strategy for this in a kind, clear, and sincere way. Topics include Coaching Parents, Teaching Teachers, and then, BULLYING and what you can do to help your child.
This is a must listen episode. I know you will get so much out of it!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: Angie Ellsworth, MS, LSW, LSC, spent over 20 years in education working with students with academic, behavioral, and mental health challenges and supporting school staff in helping them succeed. After seeing the longer-term effects of COVID-19 on her students and their families and hearing parents asking for more help, she left public education to share her experience and expertise in homes just like yours! With research-based strategies, she has trained and coached hundreds of staff and parents across the region as a faculty member with Southeast Service Cooperative and through her business, Timeout Behavior Coaching, LLC. Her passion is to help others know better, do better, and feel better. Angie lives in Rochester, MN with her husband Brian, three emerging young adults, and two black labs.
CONTACT THE GUEST: ANGIE ELLSWORTH
www.timeoutbehavior.comhttps://www.instagram.com/timeoutbehavior/https://www.facebook.com/timeoutbehavior/https://twitter.com/timeoutbehavior
Click HERE for an upcoming Online Class with Angie!
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Related or Mentioned Episodes:
24 ”NO!” Six Possible Responses To Get Cooperation
26 Four Strategies to Create Frustration Tolerance in Children
32 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 5: Are You Making Their Listening Worse? 4 strategies to change that
33 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part 6: BiG EMoTioNS! 4 things to ask yourself before you respond
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Hey Friends~
When your child speaks, do you hear, “her” when the correct pronoun is “she” ? Lots of children do this. Parents wonder… Should I ignore it or let the child correct it in their own time? By the end of today’s episode, you will know how to intervene in a simple, fun, and effective way! … and when NOT to intervene.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: 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
Related or Mentioned Episodes:
04 One-Year-Old Language Learning with a Book
27 What Good is Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss? 6 Key Reasons to Indulge in These Classics.
30 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part3: Tools For When Language Processing is Difficult
40 Helping Your Child Talk About Shared Past Experiences
99 Helping Your Child Talk About Things That Recently Happened Using Past Tense
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Hey Friends~
Welcome back! Today’s topic: SELF-COMPASSION is addressed by EXPERT; Dewina Kraus,
Some people have a way of dropping the most important and magnificent information into your life. And, they do it with ease, grace, and a gentleness that lets you know you are loved. The guest I have on the show is one such person. Join for a conversation with Dewina for a conversation about Self compassion and why it matters.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host: Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: Dewina started her clinical career in the early 1990’s as a music therapist. Her interest in pursuing graduate work was spurred by the desire to gain expertise in a broader range of treatment modalities as well as her strong interest in clinical psychology. Her advanced study of marriage and family therapy has strengthened her skills and passion for seeing patients in the context of their family system, and she believes in the power that relationships have in the healing process. She has worked in long term care, inpatient mental and chemical health care, corrections, dual disorders day treatment, school-based mental health care, and outpatient mental health care. She currently works at Prairie Care, providing hope and healing through psychiatric care, in Rochester MN.
Visit Prairie Care's website here: https://prairie-care.com/
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Related or Mentioned Episodes:
107 How Your Internal Dialog Confuses Simple Communication With Your Child
47 EXPERT: Jaci Finneman: Helping Kids Make Apology with the “Make It Right” Technique
69 Can You Really Reparent Yourself? And When You Should Consider It
72 Do You Give a Good Examples Of Managing Your Own Voices? 4 Strategies to Manage Being Disappointment with Yourself