The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention

Dinalynn Rosenbush, SLP | Speech Pathologist, Parent Mentor, Communication with Kids
The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention

Getting Kids to Listen, Happy Home, Speech Therapy, Family Connection, Communication with Kids, Coaching Are you tired of repeating yourself with your children or wonder why they don’t listen? Are you frustrated that your kids argue, whine or debate with you? Are you afraid you are doing the wrong thing to manage behavior but you are not sure what to do? Hey parents, you don’t need to stay overwhelmed, exhausted, and triggered by the fuss. In this podcast, you will find solutions to …get kids to listen better with clear communication and boundaries that benefit kids. All while enhancing your relationships! My mission is to help puzzled, busy, worried parents read their child’s behavior as communication. When we understand what they are communicating, WE start to communicate differently. This is true of children with normal language development, children in dual language homes, and children with language delay. When your Language is Playful, you use words that allow for discovery, creativity, curiosity and exploration, which empowers and encourages. Connection is born. Connected kids are courageous and listen better. Connected kids have fewer meltdowns. Listen in to learn strategies for teaching and listening so that your child feels seen and heard and you build resiliency. Hello, my name is Dinalynn Rosenbush, mom, grandma, Speech Language Pathologist of over 25 years. I’ve worked with hundreds of children with speech & language delays and personally, navigated divorce and single parenting. Through training and my own struggles, I learned to use specific language in specific ways to build connection. I learned to teach AND USE better communication. Our communication is not only our words, but it is the feeling our children have when we speak with them. Let’s create a home where exploration is welcomed, mistakes are stepping stones, and practice is expected. Your kids know you are on their team. And, eventually, they will join your team! Because, what works for speech and language disabled children, simply works! I believe all parents should have access to these skills, not just specialists. It is my hope to give small nuggets of information in each episode to build your communication toolbox. So, if you are ready to build deep, meaningful connection AND create a more peaceful, productive and happy home. Listen in! Let’s interrupt the way you have been parenting. so that you CAN BECOME THE PARENT you WANT to be. I’m glad you are here! Dinalynn CONTACT: hello@thelanguageofplay.com

  1. 16 HR. AGO

    194 Just What IS Your Child’s Behavior Communicating this Holiday Season?!?

    Hey Friends~  IF Behavior IS Communication, then WHAT are they communicating??!   This is a common question parents ask! Today we will dig into some common ways that kids communicate with us - IN WAYS THAT WE DON’T LIKE!  When we learn how to interpret well, we can give words to our littles so that they have other ways to communicate.  When a tantrum works, it’s because we allowed it to work.  There is no reason for the child to change the method.  ... Unless of course, YOU SET UP A REASON TO CHANGE THAT METHOD!  (Hint! Hint!) Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com     Affiliate RESOURCES I believe in:  BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don’t want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Curious about parent coaching? Email: hello@thelanguageofplay.com  so we can set up a complimentary call to discuss your needs and if we are a match to work together! Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Freebie:   21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup ** For Speaking Engagements contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:  36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively 176 Markus Higgs: Kids Yelling At You? Here's A Better Way To Handle it 177 Keep Getting Stuck When You Try To Reinforce Rules? 3 Steps To Get You On Track! 184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth 185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child Development 186 4 Strategies To Help Young Kids Overcome Monster Fears

    17 min
  2. DEC 19

    193 DJ Stutz: Are Your Traditions Working For You? Which Ones To Get Out Of!

    Hey Friends~  The holidays are here!  This means high stress for some, while it’s a lot of joy and fun for others!  Which one is you?  Perhaps both!   In this episode, we talk with child expert, DJ Stutz, about how we can make the holidays less stressful and what you can do to prepare ourselves and set ourselves and our kids up for success. Do you have too many traditions?  Too many parties?  Too much stuff?  You will have a few more ideas in your toolbox after this conversation. Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com     ABOUT THE GUEST:     DJ Stutz, a dynamic Early Childhood Specialist, mother of five, and passionate parent educator. With over 20 years of teaching experience, DJ brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding to the world of parenting. As the host of the acclaimed podcast "Imperfect Heroes: Insights into Parenting," she offers invaluable guidance and support to parents navigating the ups and downs of raising children. DJ’s expertise in child development, coupled with her empathetic approach, empowers parents to instill values, build strong relationships, and create nurturing environments for their kids. Whether through her insightful podcast, live events, coaching, or workshops, DJ Stutz is dedicated to helping parents embrace the beautiful chaos of parenthood with confidence and grace. CONTACT THE GUEST:   https://www.imperfectheroes.net/ Podcast:  Imperfect Heroes: Insights into Parenting Here's the FREE Bingo game discussed in the episode:  https://www.imperfectheroes.net/resources     RESOURCES to make your TRAVEL EASIER !!  BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don’t want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3     YOUR NEXT STEPS: Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Freebie:   21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com ** For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com  If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 192 Getting Kids Involved In Family Activities, Without The Fuss! 105 Building Language Through Imagination And The Christmas Story, part 1 106 Building Language Through Imagination And The Christmas Story, part 2 95 Do You Have A Picky Eater? Have a Holiday Plan! Join For A Success Story with Everyday Parent, Kristi! 104 How Does This Gift Develop Language? 4 Tips To Quickly Evaluate A Toy 139 Is There a Simple Way to Lessen Picky Eating? Here is One Fun Way!

    20 min
  3. DEC 12

    192 Getting Kids Involved In Family Activities, Without The Fuss!

    Hey Friends~  It is Holiday time of the year!!  No matter where you are in the world, you are quite possibly celebrating SOMETHING during these shortest days of the year!  It’s often hard to keep up with school and normal daily life - without  also adding in big celebrations.  But that is just what goes on in December!  How do we Keep the joy? Keep it light?  Remember what you are doing and what you are celebrating?   Today’s topic is how we can draw our kids into the experience.  Maybe your experience is being part of a Musical or Play or putting up decorations or making special food.   Sometimes our kids participate willingly and happily and other times they pout, whine, and worse.   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   RESOURCES  to help you during Holiday Travel:  BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don’t want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Curious about parent coaching? Email: hello@thelanguageofplay.com  so we can set up a complimentary call to discuss your needs and if we are a match to work together! Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Freebie:   21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup ** For Speaking Engagements contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:  36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively 187 Gary Chapman: Wrap Your Discipline In Their Love Language 190 Bob Hastings: Using Storytelling to Help Kids Listen & Imagine 184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth 139 Is There a Simple Way to Lessen Picky Eating? Here is One Fun Way!

    18 min
  4. DEC 5

    191 Julia Cook: Your Internet-Connected Child Learns Differently. Need Insights?

    Hey Friends~  Have you ever had a book that changes how you communicate with your child?  Maybe the book showed a new way to handle a problem  - and you think, I am going to be more like Mrs. Buttercup!   Maybe that story helped you  learn how to explain something in a way that your child understands.  Maybe it is a concept, maybe a behavior.  Maybe the story even helped YOU understand the concept or behavior DIFFERENTLY.  Stories are powerful!!  Stories teach in ways that we cannot do when we speak directly.   You will enjoy today’s author, Julia Cook, as she teaches you directly about today’s youth and the current thinking patterns and mindset that is so different from how you grew up.  She explains how to reach in and connect so that you understand how your internet -connected child is learning.  Julia quotes her mentor in saying, “a story reaches a child’s mind in ways that you cannot teach in directions…. “     Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Julia Cook is a national award winning children's author and presenter who has sold nearly 4 million books. CONTACT THE GUEST:   Julia@juliacookonline.com @ juliacookonline Juliacookonline.com Cookiebytesbyjulia.com   Helpful RESOURCES for Holiday travel:  BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don’t want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Freebie:   21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com ** For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   Like this Episode?  Here are other Episodes you will enjoy!     162 Do You Know How To Show Love In Any Language? Paul Zolman Shares A Simple Game That Works! 155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases! 184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth Episodes from Children's Authors:  174 Gina Prosch: Children Learn Best When They Don’t Know They Are Learning At All. See How! 87 Lynn Greenberg: Is Dyslexia Your Superpower? Find Out How! More are recorded and coming soon! So Keep listening!

    40 min
  5. NOV 28

    190 Bob Hastings: Using Storytelling to Help Kids Listen & Imagine

    Hey Friends~  Holidays are a time that we create stories. Stories have the power to draw our families together and we can weave into those stories the lessons that we really want our kids to know! Listening to stories is a fabulous way to TRAIN OUR IMAGINATION AND OUR LISTENING SKILLS at the same time!  Do you do any “Listen-Only” stories?  Human brains are developing differently now with so much  screen exposure.   Today, we have a master storyteller here with us!  Bob Hastings shares how his creativity was sparked through storytelling with his  kids and grandkids.  Then, he realized the immense impact and influence the stories had!  Don’t underestimate the power of storytelling and what YOU can do with it!! Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com     ABOUT THE GUEST:    When Bob's children Andrew Wood and Erin Katherine were young, Bob made up "Woody and Katie Stories" based on their middle names. Fast forward a few decades and Drew's son Arlo asked "Bear King" (the name he calls Bob) to tell him a "wind story." That prompted Bob to create this podcast series, drawing on the arc of the adventure books he loved as a kid and continuing the tradition of naming characters loosely on children's names. Grandsons Arlo is "Loar" and Oren is "Roen." Grandnieces Aurora, Delaney and Allessandra are featured, too. They visit neighborhoods where family members live. Before he retired from the TriMet transit agency, Bob oversaw the architectural design of the Tilikum Crossing Bridge of the People over the Willamette River. He also managed the agency's alternative energy projects. Today, Bob lives in a Portland high-rise "sky cave" condo tower by the river, bridge and Ross Island. He and his wife "Bear Queen" drive an all-electric car. CONTACT THE GUEST:   bob@oregonbydesign.com Enjoy Bob Hasting’s podcast: "Bear King & Bobo Chico Stories for Kids" :  https://bearkingbobochico.buzzsprout.com/share     Affiliate RESOURCES to help:  BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don’t want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3     YOUR NEXT STEPS: Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Freebie:   21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com ** For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com      If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:  93 Teaching Kids To Express Gratitude In 2 Easy Steps! 95 Do You Have A Picky Eater? Have a Holiday Plan! Join For A Success Story with Everyday Parent, Kristi! 96 A Thanksgiving Story of Squanto Shared From Dinalynn’s Home Library 103 Traveling With Littles? 3 Magic Ways To Have A Happier Trip! 115 - 3 Ways To Ensure Travel With Kids Is Enjoyable!

    25 min
  6. NOV 21

    189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive Skills

    Hey Friends~  Are you wondering  why your child echoes you?  Do they not really answer the question, but actually repeat what you say,  back to you?  This pattern of communication is indicative of a Gestalt Language Processor.   This pattern is common among kiddos with autism. Kids without autism  may also use this pattern of language, though it is most common in the very early years.  How do you manage this?  Always respond  Be a sleuth - figure out what that echo might represent Embrace their attempts to communicate Understand this is a script Listen in for examples and ideas for how to respond, what to look for, understanding the scripts, and how to increase your child’s  interactive language in supportive ways.   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   Affiliate RESOURCES I love:  BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don’t want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Sign up for the Webinar:  “Beyond Obedience: Unveiling The Power of Listening In Kids”   ➡️   https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/webinar-free-2ddd5182-6f8e8529 Saturday, November 23, 2024, 2:00 Pacific / 4:00 Central Time zones  Invite your friends!    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Freebie:   21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com ** For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With Autism 184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth 183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand Language 55 Sarah Brumley on Simultaneously Navigating Reactive Attachment Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder with her adopted children 51 LaDawn Hickman: Successfully Teaching Communication in the Messy with Autism

    18 min
  7. NOV 14

    188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With Autism

    Hey Friends~  Walking the road of parenting is hard.  It is filled with joy and struggles.  We are okay to feel the way we feel.  No matter what you feel about it.   Learning to let go of negative judgment and condemning thoughts about our feelings  is critical to be authentically yourself.  Parents are often  able to do this with their kids,  but continue to struggle to be so kind to themselves.   If this is you, you will LOVE today’s Episode with Susanna Peace Lovell, author of Your True Self is Enough.     Susanna’s daughter wrote in the forward of the book,  “Learn to understand your child rather than make them do what you think is normal.”   When you learn from your child who they are, instead of trying to create them to be who we want them to be, we free ourselves to do the same for ourselves.  You will be glad you tuned in to this encouraging and authentic episode. Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Susanna Peace Lovell received her B.A. from UC Berkeley and is an author, speaker, disability rights advocate and a certified professional life coach dedicated to the health and wellness of disability families everywhere. This is also her lived experience raising a teenage daughter with myriad disabilities and diagnoses including ASD (autism spectrum disorder), ADHD, anxiety and severe food allergies. CONTACT THE GUEST:   IG = @mamapeacewww.susannapeacelovell.com   RESOURCE to help when you TRAVEL this holiday season!    BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don’t want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Sign up for the Webinar: “Beyond Obedience: Unveiling The Power Of Listening in Kids”  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/webinar-free-2ddd5182-6f8e8529   Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Freebie:   21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com ** For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com     Other Episodes about raising a child with autism: 51 LaDawn Hickman: Successfully Teaching Communication in the Messy with Autism 55 Sarah Brumley on Simultaneously Navigating Reactive Attachment Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder with her adopted children 125 Kelley Coleman: Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child 128 From Diagnosis To Celebration - Ngoma Shares Triumphs And Struggles of Raising A Child With Autism 142 Are You Doing Extreme Caregiving Jessica Patay Tells About Being Brave Together

    34 min
  8. NOV 7

    187 Gary Chapman: Wrap Your Discipline In Their Love Language. Here's How!

    Hey Friends~  Everyone has some type of dysfunction in their upbringing, but these days MANY people are unsure what a healthy family looks like!  Parents often express that they wonder how to raise their kids without repeating what their parents did.  One way to learn Traits of Healthy Families is to read books!   Another way is by learning to speak love into your families in ways that each person understands best.   Dr. Gary Chapman, a New York Times #1 Bestselling Author,  is today's guest on The Language Of Play!  He says you should  “WRAP YOUR DISCIPLINE IN THEIR LOVE LANGUAGE.”  Tune in to understand what that means with examples how to do it!   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Gary Chapman, Ph.D.—author, speaker, pastor, and counselor—has a passion for people, and for helping them form lasting relationships. Chapman is a well-known marriage counselor and director of marriage seminars. The 5 Love Languages® is one of Chapman’s most popular titles, topping various bestseller charts for years, selling over twenty million copies, and has been translated into 50 languages. Chapman has been directly involved in real-life family counseling for more than 30 years, and his nationally syndicated radio programs air on the Moody Radio Network and affiliate stations. CONTACT THE GUEST:   www.5lovelanguages.com Dr. Chapman’s most recent book:  5 Traits of a Healthy Family: Steps You can Take to Grow Closer, Communicate Better, and Change the World Together    Affiliate RESOURCES I believe in:  BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don’t want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3 Financial Freedom 101 from Penelope Jane Smith:  Starts tomorrow! https://realprosperity.isrefer.com/go/scholarship/dinalynn/   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Sign up for the Webinar: “Beyond Obedience: Unveiling The Power Of Listening in Kids”  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/webinar-free-2ddd5182-6f8e8529   Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Freebie:   21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com ** For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:  18 Do Your Kids FEEL LOVED This Valentine's Day?  Let's Find Out! 162 Do You Know How To Show Love In Any Language? Paul Zolman Shares A Simple Game That Works! 129 Theresa Alexander Inman:  Can You Read Your Child’s Cues?  Understanding This Unlocks Confusion And Builds Connection 183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand Language

    33 min
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Getting Kids to Listen, Happy Home, Speech Therapy, Family Connection, Communication with Kids, Coaching Are you tired of repeating yourself with your children or wonder why they don’t listen? Are you frustrated that your kids argue, whine or debate with you? Are you afraid you are doing the wrong thing to manage behavior but you are not sure what to do? Hey parents, you don’t need to stay overwhelmed, exhausted, and triggered by the fuss. In this podcast, you will find solutions to …get kids to listen better with clear communication and boundaries that benefit kids. All while enhancing your relationships! My mission is to help puzzled, busy, worried parents read their child’s behavior as communication. When we understand what they are communicating, WE start to communicate differently. This is true of children with normal language development, children in dual language homes, and children with language delay. When your Language is Playful, you use words that allow for discovery, creativity, curiosity and exploration, which empowers and encourages. Connection is born. Connected kids are courageous and listen better. Connected kids have fewer meltdowns. Listen in to learn strategies for teaching and listening so that your child feels seen and heard and you build resiliency. Hello, my name is Dinalynn Rosenbush, mom, grandma, Speech Language Pathologist of over 25 years. I’ve worked with hundreds of children with speech & language delays and personally, navigated divorce and single parenting. Through training and my own struggles, I learned to use specific language in specific ways to build connection. I learned to teach AND USE better communication. Our communication is not only our words, but it is the feeling our children have when we speak with them. Let’s create a home where exploration is welcomed, mistakes are stepping stones, and practice is expected. Your kids know you are on their team. And, eventually, they will join your team! Because, what works for speech and language disabled children, simply works! I believe all parents should have access to these skills, not just specialists. It is my hope to give small nuggets of information in each episode to build your communication toolbox. So, if you are ready to build deep, meaningful connection AND create a more peaceful, productive and happy home. Listen in! Let’s interrupt the way you have been parenting. so that you CAN BECOME THE PARENT you WANT to be. I’m glad you are here! Dinalynn CONTACT: hello@thelanguageofplay.com

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