Send us a text If your toddler is constantly climbing, dumping, crawling, pulling things out of cabinets, or wandering from one “project” to another… this episode will make everything click. Between 12 and 18 months, the brain is wiring the foundations for attention, curiosity, emotional regulation, and — yes — first words. And it all happens through play. Not apps. Not fancy toys. Not early lessons. Movement. Repetition. Real-life exploration. In this episode, Erin Hyer, SLP and toddler spec...
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Send us a text If your toddler is constantly climbing, dumping, crawling, pulling things out of cabinets, or wandering from one “project” to another… this episode will make everything click. Between 12 and 18 months, the brain is wiring the foundations for attention, curiosity, emotional regulation, and — yes — first words. And it all happens through play. Not apps. Not fancy toys. Not early lessons. Movement. Repetition. Real-life exploration. In this episode, Erin Hyer, SLP and toddler spec...
The 7 Stages of Play: Building Your Child’s Brain from Birth to Age 3 Ep 120
Talking Toddlers
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2 months ago
The 7 Stages of Play: Building Your Child’s Brain from Birth to Age 3 Ep 120
Send us a text Most parents think play begins with dolls and pretend kitchens — but the earliest stages of play start long before that… and missing them could mean missing crucial communication growth. From nibbling on their fists, to peekaboo and pretend play -- your child’s first three years are full of small moments that build a BIG foundation. In this episode, Erin Hyer — speech-language pathologist and toddler specialist with 35+ years of experience — breaks down the 7 stages of pl...
Talking Toddlers
Send us a text If your toddler is constantly climbing, dumping, crawling, pulling things out of cabinets, or wandering from one “project” to another… this episode will make everything click. Between 12 and 18 months, the brain is wiring the foundations for attention, curiosity, emotional regulation, and — yes — first words. And it all happens through play. Not apps. Not fancy toys. Not early lessons. Movement. Repetition. Real-life exploration. In this episode, Erin Hyer, SLP and toddler spec...
