The Talking Toddler Coach|Speech & Language Development, Parent Education, Toddler Activities, Developmental Milestones

Heather Randolph
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Hello amazing Moms and Dads! Do you wonder what typical speech and language development looks like in the toddler years? Are you overwhelmed by frequent tantrums? Have the months crawled by while your little one is on a speech therapy waitlist? Have you tried everything you know to do - ideas from family, friends, online, countless internet searches - and just haven’t seen much progress? Do you wish you had a place to go to for support and helpful tips? Welcome - I’m glad you’re here! I’m Heather Randolph, pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. I’ve had the privilege of working with toddlers and their families since 2011 and saw waitlists increasing in size every year; which meant families were not being served in a timely manner - if at all. This broke my heart! I wanted to create something that was easily accessible with doable content for moms and dads - just like you - who really desire to know how to help their toddler communicate more. This podcast will give you information to know what typical speech and language development looks like, to know when you might need to seek extra support and where to go, along with practical tips and tricks to help you and your child at home. You’ll learn action steps to take that will help you go from feeling overwhelmed to calm, hopeful, and confident. If you’re listening in while commuting to work or folding never ending laundry or - gasp! - you’ve found a quiet corner with a great cup of coffee, let’s get to this! Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered speech therapy, nor does it replace speech therapy.

  1. 02/05/2024

    Ep 13 Meeting Your Child Where They are at Developmentally, Having Realistic Expectations, and Remembering Receptive Language Skills: Interview with Racheal

    You are in for a treat!  This is my first interview and it's with my friend and fellow Speech Language Pathologist, Racheal.  She has a wealth of knowledge and shares some golden nuggets in this episode.  Learn the importance of meeting toddlers where they’re at developmentally to help them develop communication, what could be hindering communication opportunities, raising expectations for our kiddos, and how to partner with your speech therapist and the importance of honesty between parent and clinician.  Stick around to the end for her Talking Tip.  It's excellent and quite honestly, it’s not something we’ve talked about enough on this podcast up to this point.   Reach out if you have any questions or any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com.   Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.    Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

    23 min

  2. 01/08/2024

    Ep 12 How Do I Help My Toddler Talk When I’m Really Busy? The One Thing to Focus on in Your Busy Weeks

    Hello and Welcome!  If you’re in a busy season, this episode is for you.  If you’re an overwhelmed mama or dad who also wants their toddler to be understood and heard, take just a few moments to listen.  We’re going to talk about the one thing for you to focus on.  Permission to let go of the others during a busy season and always permission to let go of perfectionism.   Reach out if you have any questions or any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com.   Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.    Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

    6 min

  3. 01/01/2024

    Ep 11 Happy New Year 2024

    Hello 2024!  Happy New Year to the mamas and dads out there; especially to those of you concerned about your little one’s late talking.  Let's leave that worry behind in 2023 and take action in 2024.  I hope this episode encourages you in this. Start to take small action steps today with the information from Episodes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.  You can learn new ways to read books, different ways to play, and specific techniques to help your child talk and talk more. Reach out if you have any questions or any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to me at hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com. Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.  Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com   Prayers for Families, Parents, and Children: https://www.compassionuk.org/prayers/prayers-for-children/#:~:text=Prayers%20for%20children%27s%20protection&text=Prayer%3A%20Lord%20God%2C%20we%20praise,every%20hair%20on%20their%20head.   https://garmentsofsplendor.com/prayers-for-family/   https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/online-resources/prayer-index/family-prayers   https://www.pray.com/articles/prayers-for-family   https://couragehopelove.com/prayers-for-family/

    11 min

  4. 12/18/2023

    Ep 10 What To Do When My Toddler has a Tantrum in Public

    Hello and welcome!  What do you do when your toddler has a tantrum in public?  What do you do when people are staring or, worse yet, making judgmental comments or rolling their eyes?  It happens.  People do and say really dumb things from time to time.  BUT, you do not need to carry their actions and responses.     Take a listen and if you need help reflecting on different situations similar to what I talk about in today's episode, please reach out:  hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com   Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.    Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

    15 min

  5. 12/11/2023

    Ep 09 5 Tips on How to Pick a Toy for Your Toddler

    Hi y’all!   Let’s talk about toys and toddlers in today’s episode.  It’s not about the latest and greatest, it’s about engaging your child in play; which is their preferred way of learning. Thank so much for stopping by and listening in! Let me know if you have any questions or if you have any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out:  hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com.   Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.    Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com Resources: Choosing safe toys:  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/safetoys-young.html#:~:text=When%20checking%20a%20toy%20for,the%20back%20of%20the%20mouth   Tips for choosing Toys for toddlers from Zero to Three: https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/tips-for-choosing-toys-for-toddlers/   Choose the ‘right’ toys: https://arbetterbeginnings.com/parents-families/family-resource-library/play-is-learning/choose-the-right-toys#:~:text=Toys%20should%20match%20a%20child%27s,unsafe%2C%20toxic%20or%20flammable%20materials.&text=To%20survive%20a%20child%27s%20repeated,of%20stable%20and%20solid%20materials.   Educational Toddler Toys (I am not affiliated with this company, I just liked what I saw.): https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toys/toys_by_ages/top_picks_toddlers.cfm?&source=google&kwid=Unique%20gifts%20for%20toddlers&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAvdCrBhBREiwAX6-6Uqva-LCW6rTTJzoVOvr1ffuFCzjfl79PXix3GgBSpFXOwtRrxcYzOhoC6JQQAvD_BwE   Good Housekeeping recommendations:  https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/gift-ideas/g1900/gifts-for-toddlers/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_ga_ghk_md_pmx_us_urlx_19597983321&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAvdCrBhBREiwAX6-6UlTeu49hhM18M47EAPZkinPV5By0LOSG589VFmnFgiYY8wLJw0T6bxoCnLsQAvD_BwE

    8 min

  6. 11/20/2023

    Ep 08 Do Not Do This One Thing This Thanksgiving

    Show Notes: Happy Thanksgiving!     Honestly, today’s episode title is a bit cheeky.  I’m telling you the one thing to NOT do this Thanksgiving.  But what I really want is for you to give yourself permission to enjoy this holiday, however that looks for you.       Let me know if you have any questions or if you have any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to me at hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com.   Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.    Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com Resources: https://tinybeans.com/thanksgiving-games-for-kids/ https://happytoddlerplaytime.com/thanksgiving-activities-for-toddlers/ https://funlearningforkids.com/thanksgiving-games-and-activities-for-kids/

    8 min

  7. 11/13/2023

    Ep 07 Why is Play Important for My Child? Let’s Talk about What Play is and What it is Not

    Play is POWERFUL.  I’m going to show you why in this episode, by telling you ten things play is and is not.  My goal is, by the end of this, you are encouraged to keep playing with your child.  That you’ll see that your child learns valuable skills for life when he or she is stacking blocks, feeding a teddy bear, or pretending to stir cake batter.   Let me know if you have any questions or if you have any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com.   Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.   Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com Resources: Development of Play:  https://pathways.org/kids-learn-play-6-stages-play-development/   Benefits of Play:  https://www.thegeniusofplay.org/tgop/benefits/genius/benefits-of-play/benefits-of-play-home.aspx?hkey=75c664db-cb16-4004-8756-03ba00ba381e   Baby Games Calendar from Pathways.org:  https://pathways.org/baby-milestones-calendar/   Five Ways to Play:  https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/5-ways-to-play/   Play with a 1-3 month old babies:  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/learn13m.html#:~:text=Gently clap your baby's hands,for your baby to imitate.   Play with 3-6 month old babies:  https://themomfriend.com/activities-for-3-to-6-month-babies/   Play with 6-12 month old babies:  https://www.parents.com/baby/development/growth/11-fun-activities-for-babies-6-to-12-months/   Activities for a one-year old:  https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/activities-for-one-year-olds   Activities for a two-year old:  https://www.splashlearn.com/blog/activities-for-two-year-old-toddlers/   Activities for a three-year old:  https://www.choc.org/primary-care/ages-stages/3-years/#:~:text=Put puzzles together with your,with play dough or clay   Research on not enough play:  https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/75-percent-of-children-are-not-getting-enough-playtime-according-to-new-research-300888615.html#:~:text=While 65 percent of one,nearly one third of children.

    16 min

  8. 11/06/2023

    Ep 06 How Do I GetMy 2 Year Old to Talk? Part 3

    Welcome to Part 3 (of a three-part series)!  We have been talking about how you can help your toddler talk or talk more.  In this episode you are going to learn how giving choices can help increase your child's communication.  It's fun and easy to do.  Let me show you how. If you have any concerns about your child's speech sound development, please check out this Quick Guide on my website.  Or if you have any questions about your toddler's speech and language development, The Talking Toddler Checklist is for you.    Please send me any questions/concerns you may have: hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com or click here to reach out.

    11 min
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Hello amazing Moms and Dads! Do you wonder what typical speech and language development looks like in the toddler years? Are you overwhelmed by frequent tantrums? Have the months crawled by while your little one is on a speech therapy waitlist? Have you tried everything you know to do - ideas from family, friends, online, countless internet searches - and just haven’t seen much progress? Do you wish you had a place to go to for support and helpful tips? Welcome - I’m glad you’re here! I’m Heather Randolph, pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. I’ve had the privilege of working with toddlers and their families since 2011 and saw waitlists increasing in size every year; which meant families were not being served in a timely manner - if at all. This broke my heart! I wanted to create something that was easily accessible with doable content for moms and dads - just like you - who really desire to know how to help their toddler communicate more. This podcast will give you information to know what typical speech and language development looks like, to know when you might need to seek extra support and where to go, along with practical tips and tricks to help you and your child at home. You’ll learn action steps to take that will help you go from feeling overwhelmed to calm, hopeful, and confident. If you’re listening in while commuting to work or folding never ending laundry or - gasp! - you’ve found a quiet corner with a great cup of coffee, let’s get to this! Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered speech therapy, nor does it replace speech therapy.

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