Most parents think play begins with dolls and pretend kitchens — but the earliest stages of play start long before that… and missing them could mean missing crucial communication growth. From nibbling on their fists, to peekaboo and pretend play -- your child’s first three years are full of small moments that build a BIG foundation. In this episode, Erin Hy ... Show More
Jun 3
Is My Child Really a Late Talker? Use This Checklist to Find Out Ep 156
Is your child a late talker? Or is something else going on? After 40 years working with toddlers and their families, I can tell you that the term "late talker" gets thrown around so loosely — by pediatricians, educators, and early intervention teams — that most parents are left m ... Show More
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May 12
Is My Baby Behind? What Milestones Really Mean Ep 155
Is my baby behind? Should she be crawling, walking, talking, or doing more by now?If you’ve ever found yourself Googling developmental milestones late at night, this episode will help you breathe, think clearly, and know what to watch.In this episode, Erin explains what milestone ... Show More
27m 26s
Aug 2019
#381 Jumpstart Expressive Language in Late Talking Toddlers
Join Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she discusses effective strategies for helping late talking toddlers begin to talk. When there are no other developmental red flags ( meaning a child is socially connected to other people, has an adequate attention span when ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2025
Getting Your Kids to Listen By Focusing on Connection
<p>#083 In this episode Lisa is discussing her thoughts on getting kids to listen by focusing on connection. She touches on the classroom analogy which covers how kids react differently to a pleaser, and authority, and a leader, whether she recommends using the BratBusters Behavi ... Show More
27m 33s
Oct 2025
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
Send us Fan MailLast week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.Today, we’re going deeper, inside the body, to explore the science of interoception, the hidden sense that helps us feel and understand our emotions.My guest, Laura Pet ... Show More
39m 12s
Sep 2024
Preparing your child for preschool using play
Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, I chat with Connie about the critical aspects of preschool education, emphasizing the importance of play in child development. We explore the challenges children face in adapting to open-ended play, the significance of emotional regulation, a ... Show More
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