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

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

By: Dinalynn Rosenbush SLP | Speech Pathologist Parent Mentor Communication with Kids
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 *** 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/thelanguageofplayCopyright 2022-2023 All rights reserved. Language Learning Parenting & Families Personal Development Personal Success Relationships
Episodes
  • 241 SERIES: Speech & Language Delays: 2 Languages, 1 Young Brain: What’s Normal and What’s Not

    241 SERIES: Speech & Language Delays: 2 Languages, 1 Young Brain: What’s Normal and What’s Not
    Nov 20 2025
    Hey Friends~ Recently, I got a written message from a listener who wrote, ‘My husband is Serbian and speaks Serbian to our son. I speak English, but I don’t speak Serbian well. Our little one is just 17 months and very vocal — but in my expat group, parents worry their bilingual kids might be confused. How young is too young for two languages? And how old is too old for 2 languages?” It’s such a good question — and one that so many families wonder about. In this episode, we’ll look at how babies process two languages, the benefits, milestones, red flags, and what you can do - all geared for the multilingual home. If you would like to send your question, you can email me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com or Leave a voice message here: https://castfeedback.com/play . I may just highlight your question on the show! And remember, when you have the question, it means hundreds of other listeners have the same question, too! You will help many by asking. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! Cindy Howard Lightening Admin VA cindy@lightningadminva.com Let Cindy help you with your inbox management, so you can focus on other things! YOUR NEXT STEPS: Book a call to discuss your concerns: https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session FREEBIES: 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 Sign up for the Newsletter: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 21 Days of Encouragement: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships: https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 07 How Language is Learned in a Dual Language Home 08 Bilingual Kids and Speaking Delays in Multi-Language Households 38 Cheyanne Cleyman: Dual-Language Living Across Cultures in a Step Family, part 1 39 Cheyanne Cleyman: Dual-Language Living Across Cultures in a Step Family, part 2 220 What Does “A Language Rich Environment” Really Mean? 224 Did Your Child Babble? When It Begins, What It Means, And Why It Matters 227 Child Not Doing As Told? Change Their Response With Concept Words Here are OTHER EPISODES in the ongoing SERIES: SPEECH & LANGUAGE DELAYS: 232 SERIES: Speech & Language Delays: What Parents Need to Know 233 SERIES: Speech & Language Delays: Do Boys Really Talk Later Than Girls? 236 SERIES: Speech & Language Delays: What Is The Cause? 237 SERIES: Speech & Language Delays: “My Child Did Not “Qualify” for Speech Therapy. What Does That Mean?” 240 SERIES: Speech & Language Delays: Therapy & Intervention Options for Parents WE’VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU! Love this podcast? Let us know! https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click! https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a voice message! https://castfeedback.com/play To SPONSOR The Language Of Play, schedule your call here: https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session To DONATE to The Language Of Play, Use this secure payment link: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/the-language-of-play Recommended resources / further reading: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) — articles on bilingualism and SLP guidance. (Leader) “Young Children Learning Multiple Languages: Parent FAQs” (HealthyChildren.org / AAP) — practical myths vs facts. (HealthyChildren.org) Review on infant bilingual perception (Werker) and phonetic learning (Kuhl) — explains how infants separate languages. (infantstudies-psych.sites.olt.ubc.ca) Research on vocabulary measurement in bilingual infants (Byers-Heinlein et al., 2023) — useful if parents want evidence for how to track vocabulary. (PMC) Critical period / age effects review (Hartshorne et al. & reviews) — context on age and accent/nativeness. (PMC)
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    40 mins
  • 240 SERIES: Speech & Language Delays: Therapy & Intervention Options for Parents

    240 SERIES: Speech & Language Delays: Therapy & Intervention Options for Parents
    Nov 13 2025

    Hey Friends~

    Today is the next in the SERIES: Speech & Language Delays, and we’re diving into therapy and intervention options for parents - and looking closely at two main groups of kids. 1) The first group includes children who have been tested and qualify for speech therapy, but the help available just doesn’t feel like enough. and

    2) The second group is often the largest - and sometimes the most frustrated. Maybe your child was tested but didn’t score low enough to qualify, or maybe you’ve never pursued testing, yet you know they’re struggling. You might be homeschooling, caring for a very young child, or waiting because others have said, “Let’s just give it time,” yet, deep down, you feel something more is needed.

    If that resonates with you, you’re not alone, this episode is here to guide and encourage you.

    For parents in both groups, we’ll explore 6 practical, parent-led approaches to help your child make real progress, whether you’re working alongside a therapist or leading the learning yourself. I’m so glad you’re here!

    Always cheering you on!

    Dinalynn

    A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!

    Cindy Howard Lightening Admin VA cindy@lightningadminva.com Let Cindy help with the paperwork, so you can focus on the heart work!

    YOUR NEXT STEPS:

    Book a call to discuss working together: https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session

    FREEBIES:

    5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91

    Sign up for the Newsletter: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin

    21 Days of Encouragement: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup

    For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships: https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session

    ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com

    Here are OTHER EPISODES in the ongoing SERIES: SPEECH & LANGUAGE DELAYS:

    232 SERIES: Speech & Language Delays: What Parents Need to Know

    233 SERIES: Speech & Language Delays: Do Boys Really Talk Later Than Girls?

    236 SERIES: Speech & Language Delays: What Is The Cause?

    237 SERIES: Speech & Language Delays: “My Child Did Not “Qualify” for Speech Therapy. What Does That Mean?”

    WE’VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU!

    Love this podcast? Let us know! https://lovethepodcast.com/play

    Follow & subscribe in 1-click! https://followthepodcast.com/play

    Leave a voice message! https://castfeedback.com/play

    To SPONSOR The Language Of Play, schedule your call here: https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session

    To DONATE to The Language Of Play, Use this secure payment link: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/the-language-of-play
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    23 mins
  • 239 Marsha Familaro Enright: Montessori? Learn how A Curiosity-Led System Works!

    239 Marsha Familaro Enright: Montessori? Learn how A Curiosity-Led System Works!
    Nov 6 2025

    Hey Friends~ Have you ever wondered what Montessori is and how it is different from traditional education? In this episode, we dive deep into a description of what Montessori is, where this educational model came from, how language and communication is naturally promoted within the structure, and the benefits of Montessori with Marsha Familaro Enright, a Montessori expert. So if you have ever been curious about Montessori, this is just the episode for you!

    Always cheering you on!

    ~ Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com

    ABOUT THE GUEST: Marsha Familaro Enright is an education entrepreneur, developmental psychology expert, and founder of Reliance College and The Great Connections Seminars. With over 30 years of experience in Montessori and higher education, she helps parents and educators cultivate critical thinking, confidence, and authentic independence in children and young adults.

    CONTACT THE GUEST: reliancecollege.org

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsha-familaro-enright-8a973b/

    A BIG THANK YOU TO THE SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE!

    Cindy Howard Lightening Admin VA cindy@lightningadminva.com

    YOUR NEXT STEPS:

    5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91

    Sign up for the Newsletter: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin

    21 Days of Encouragement: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup

    To discuss working together: https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session

    For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships: https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session

    ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com

    OTHER EPISODES YOU WILL LIKE:

    145 Katja Lany: How Montessori caused her to know her inner child and reparent herself

    149 Triggered By Your Child’s Behavior? Gayle Weill Helps You Be Your Best Self!

    155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases!

    160 Michael Hingston: Develop Your Child’s Gifts! Whether Or Not A Disability Is Present

    Benefitting From this Podcast? Let us know! https://lovethepodcast.com/play

    Never miss a show! Follow & subscribe in 1-click: https://followthepodcast.com/play

    Easier to talk? Leave a voice message! https://castfeedback.com/play

    To SPONSOR The Language Of Play, schedule your call here: https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session

    To DONATE to The Language Of Play, Use this secure payment link: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/the-language-of-play
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    32 mins
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