Hey Friends~

There are many forms of play. And, play is different for us as we grow up! What does play look like for you now? Many adults wish for more time off from work, more time to rest and play. However, many of us have the thinking pattern that work comes before play. Perhaps you were taught that as a child. I was.

What if… Your parenting could be PLAY for you - at the same time - as you parent well! Is that possible? I believe it is possible more we think.

I would love to hear what you think in response to these ideas!

Always cheering you on!

Dinalynn

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Whoot! Surprises Today! We are CELEBRATING 200 Episodes!

To CELEBRATE this milestone, I have gifts and big SAVINGS to give away!

The Prizes: 4 books and 4 coaching slots and 1 Starbucks gift card!

TO PLAY: EMAIL “200” to: Hello@thelanguageofplay.com !!

In this episode, you will enjoy learning the TOP 10 Episodes in the past 12 months!

You’ll also hear an update on the global reach of The Language of Play!

And of course..

Celebrate with us! : EMAIL “200” to: Hello@thelanguageofplay.com to claim a prize!

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HERE ARE LINKS TO THE TOP 10 EPISODES IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS:

1- 190 Bob Hastings: Using Storytelling to Help Kids Listen & Imagine

2- 184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth

3- 189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive Skills

4- 185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child Development

5- 188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With Autism

6- 187 Gary Chapman: Wrap Your Discipline In Their Love Language. Here's How!

7- 144 Your 1 Year Old Not Speaking? 3 Steps To Help Your Littles to Speak

8- 196 I’m always giving in! How do I stop? 2 Examples to support the process

9- 146 Think Your 1 Year Old Should Speak More? 5 Tips To Find Success

10 - 183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand Language

Hey Friends~

Have you ever thought my child’s speech is “different” and you wonder if it’s normal or possibly delayed? How do you develop your child through their issues when you aren’t sure if they are actually issues? How do you push for what you think your child might need, when you aren’t sure?

Today’s guest will share her journey of being brave to find out what was going on with her son and what she did in the presence of her school being busy and over-burdened. Her learned wisdom and guidance will support you in your next choices so you can support your child with love.

Always cheering you on!

Dinalynn

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ABOUT THE GUEST: Mother of three mostly grown kids, chef, relationship coach, partner, I enjoy the fun and adventures of parenting, and living life to fullest with food, travel and lots of love.

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If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes:

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

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

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

179 Lois Letchford: Dyslexia? Put Away What Is Not Working And Make Learning Fun

184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth

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Hey Friends~

Many of you have acknowledged how much of a struggle it is to get Speech Therapy services - either enough or at all. Today, I will address what is going on in speech pathology, how this impacts you, and what you can do to help your kids.

According to the National Institute of Health, 40% of our children ages 3-10 are struggling to develop good communication skills. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job opening projected for SLPs is 19% over the next decade. The shortage of Speech Language Pathologists has been around for years and has no end in sight.

What are your options when your child needs more help and You don’t know how?

Listen in to find out!

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

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Hey Friends~

Do you have a complex kid? If you do, you know how much of a struggle it is to find help and get help that gives you confidence in the future. Are you struggling with Mom Guilt? You are not alone!

Today’s guest shares her journey with having a complex kid and her journey with speech therapy. Michelle Choairy’s child has Childhood Apraxia of Speech among other complex issues. She is uplifting. She is encouraging and she sets your feet on the right path!

Always cheering you on!

Dinalynn

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ABOUT THE GUEST: Michelle Choairy is a mom of a complex kid. She has been her son’s best advocate and has learned through the years what it takes to get the best care for her child. She is the Founder of Collective Wisdom for Complex Kids, a support group for mothers with children with disabilities. She has a passion for helping families re-evaluate and prioritize their dynamics, along with guiding them from confusion to clarity while raising complex children

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

167 Danielle Lindner: Does An Auditory Processing Difficulty Impact Your Child’s Ability To Read?

142 Are You Doing Extreme Caregiving Jessica Patay Tells About Being Brave Together

128 From Diagnosis To Celebration - Ngoma Shares Triumphs And Struggles of Raising A Child With Autism

Hey Friends~

Your kids whine … and after a while, you doubt your resolve.

“Maybe I am being too harsh.” “Maybe one more cookie doesn’t matter.” “Maybe they aren’t tired enough to go to sleep.”

Then, as time goes on, you resent the situation. You resent that you got yourself in this situation AGAIN. And, in those moments, you even resent your child… When these feelings happen, it’s easy to think we are bad parents.

Why is this so hard?

Today, we talk about one strategy to get out of that cycle!

Always cheering you on!

Dinalynn

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

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

187 Gary Chapman: Wrap Your Discipline In Their Love Language

184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth

181 Gwen: Want Words To Replace Screaming In Your 1 Year Old? Listen To This Success Story!

Hey Friends~

How do you re-teach language to someone who has had a brain injury and lost their language? Today’s guest does a fantastic job to describe how she taught her brother to speak , read, write, and comprehend again after a stroke. This episode is inspiring and educational on how you can build confidence and encourage as well as build in joy.

For anyone learning to speak, read, write, and comprehend, you will be enlightened how these methods work for first time learners, too!

Zorina Pritchett explains how games make a huge impact in learning and the power of play to find progress.

Always cheering you on!

Dinalynn

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ABOUT THE GUEST: Zorina's is a Disabled Army Veteran, retiree, and new entrepreneur, founding ZoChey, a venture crafting engaging, educational, and quick-play card games for children—a perfect respite from digital distractions for both parents and kids. She has a children's book “Dancing Teardrops” pending release in 2024. Zorina’s most notable achievement is being a caregiver for her brother following his brain stroke requiring compassion, resilience, and determination to help in his recovery of cognitive impairment and aphasia. In her spare time, she enjoys helping Veterans with disability claims.

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120 Feeling Disconnected at Home? Coach Ambereen Shares 4 Ways to Build Stronger Family Bonds and Increase Joy

155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases!

162 Do You Know How To Show Love In Any Language? Paul Zolman Shares A Simple Game That Works!