Tots at Play

Tots at Play LLC

Simple tips to help your toddler learn, talk, and grow through play. For parents, caretakers and guardians of children 0–3.

Episodes

  1. 1 MAY

    Why Your Child Isn’t Responding to Their Name (And What To Do)

    Why Your Child Isn’t Responding to Their Name Quick Summary If your child isn’t responding to their name, they’re usually not ignoring you. They may not yet understand that their name means “look at me” or “something is happening.” This is a skill you can teach during everyday moments. Why It Happens Busy playing / focused on something elseName doesn’t lead to anything exciting yetHearing it too many times with no responseStill learning languageWhat To Do 1. Get close Don’t call from far away 2. Say name once “Jaire.” → then pause (3–5 sec) 3. Help if needed Tap, move into view, gesture 4. Reinforce right away Smile, play, bubbles, attention 👉 Teach: Name = look = something good Avoid Repeating name over and overCalling from another roomSaying name + giving a demand right awayTry This Today Pick 1–2 moments (play, snack, routine) Say name → pause → help → reward Small moments = progress Next Episode Imitation comes before speech—how to teach it through play

    5 min

  2. 1 MAY

    You’re Not Behind, Parent... You Just Need the Right Support

    Worried your child isn’t talking yet? Learn why speech starts with connection, not pressure, and how simple play routines can build communication at home. Show Notes What you’ll learn: Speech starts before wordsPlay builds communicationHow to use modeling + pauseWhy small moments matterTry this today: Follow your child’s leadModel 1–2 words (e.g., “go,” “ball”)Pause 3–5 secondsReinforce any response

    5 min
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About

Simple tips to help your toddler learn, talk, and grow through play. For parents, caretakers and guardians of children 0–3.

Information

  • Creator
    Tots at Play LLC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Berenice Salcedo
  • Show Website
    Tots at Play