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Mar 17
Why Won't Toddlers Listen? The 4 Steps to Active Listening- Little Linguists Series Part 8
What if toddlers are actually listening—but simply choosing a response we didn’t expect?This episode redefines what it truly means for toddlers to “listen,” challenging the common belief that listening equals immediate compliance. I explain the four steps of active listening and ... Show More
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Mar 12
Children's Doodles: What They Tell You About Their Feelings & Identity with Dr. Josephine Deguara
Wonder what your child's doodles mean?Dr. Josephine Deguara joins me to discuss how children often use drawing as an early language to express thoughts and emotions before they can fully use words. We talk about how adults should avoid interpreting drawings themselves and instead ... Show More
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Mar 10
My Toddler Can't Follow Simple Directions. Is Something Wrong? Little Linguists Series Part 7
Ever feel like your toddler has "selective listening"? In this episode I share how toddlers may struggle to follow directions when their receptive language skills or emotional regulation are not fully developed. Children move through three brain states—physical safety, emotional ... Show More
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