“I know he understands me. So why isn’t he listening?” If you’ve ever thought that about your toddler, this episode will help you look at the moment a little differently. Understanding your words and being able to follow through are not the same developmental skill. Before your toddler can respond, he may need to register your voice, shift his attention away ... Show More
Sep 8
When Should You Help Your Toddler - and When Should You Wait? Ep 168
When your toddler is struggling - with a zipper, a shoe, climbing onto something - how do you know if you should step in or wait?In this episode, early child development specialist and speech-language pathologist Erin Hyer (nearly 40 years working with toddlers and the families r ... Show More
39m 22s
Aug 25
Are You Accidentally Teaching Your Toddler to Whine? Ep 166
Whining is one of the most common - and frustrating - phases of toddlerhood. But often, it doesn’t become a pattern because a child is “bad” or manipulative. It becomes a pattern because it works.In this episode, Erin Hyer, speech-language pathologist and early child development ... Show More
42m 31s