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 milestones really are — not rigid deadlines, but guideposts that help parents notice pr ... Show More
Jun 16
How to Help Your Late Talker — Without More Words Ep 158
You talk to your toddler all day long. You narrate everything. And still — he's not talking, or not very much. So you do what everyone tells you: talk to him even more.After almost forty years with toddlers and the families raising them, here's what Erin Hyer, speech-language pat ... Show More
36m 17s
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
42m 31s
May 2025
10 Common Parenting Phrases to Avoid
#055 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through her thoughts around 10 common parenting phrases she would avoid, and what she would use instead. These phrases include: use your words, why would you do that, listen to me, don’t roll your eyes at me, and more. Additionally, Lisa answers ... Show More
41m 51s