Hey Friends~  Speech confidence is important for adults and kids.   Whether you are speaking in public or saying your name in front of a class, we all want to speak with confidence and certainly that what we intend to say is what will come out.  Fluency is one area of speech and language development. Many, many kids stutter when they are rapidly expanding their vocabulary and language skills.  Many parents come to me and ask - what do I do?  Does my child stutter?   Today’s guest discusses fluency issues from a personal perspective.   So whether you have a toddler with a developmental stutter  or a teen who has been diagnosed with a fluency issue, this episode is for you!    Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Jason Heffler is an author whose stories help young readers overcome speech disorders and fears around speaking. Drawing from his own childhood experiences growing up with and getting bullied for a stutter, he writes uplifting tales that build confidence in kids who lack self-esteem. His book 'Tongue Tied' is a resource to illustrate how speech issues do not define children. Doctors, parents and people who stutter have connected with the book’s unique message: that they do not need to be "fixed." Instead of chasing a cure, they’ve shared how liberating it is to embrace the truth that their voice—exactly as it is—can carry them through a life filled with all the same possibilities as others. CONTACT THE GUEST OR BUY THE BOOK:   https://rebrand.ly/tonguetied   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup 🌞To discuss how we can work together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   ❤️Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play 🌈Follow & subscribe in 1-click: https://followthepodcast.com/play   🎤For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** 🎤For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 213 Dr. Richelle Whittaker: Raising Boys? What Every Boy-Mom Needs to Know To Build Open Communication And Emotional Connection 212 From Non-verbal To Verbal To Speaking On a Podcast! Sound Advice from Marsh Naidoo About CP and Building Capacity 136 Raja Viadya: Growing Up Stuttering. A Parent’s Impact In the Presence of Speech Impediment & ASD

Hey Friends~  Boys communicate, process emotions, and navigate the world differently—but how can we support them in becoming emotionally healthy men?  Dr. Richelle Whitaker, educational psychologist and host of The Raising Sons Podcast, shares practical strategies for connecting with boys, fostering open communication, and guiding them through emotional growth.  From “windshield time” to movement-based conversations, we explore what really works.  Plus, the truth about common misconceptions and why middle schoolers need more guidance, not less. Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Dr. Richelle Whittaker is a speaker, educational psychologist, parent advisor, and host of the Raising Sons podcast. As a heart-centered leader, she is passionate about helping families win. Her work equips and empowers parents/caregivers with tools to close learning gaps, find work-life harmony, and maintain mental wellness. She enjoys creating a space to help parents/caregivers explore tough topics and navigate solutions. At its core, Dr. Whittaker’s work is about advocacy – being a voice and creating the space for families to thrive. CONTACT THE GUEST:   drrichelle@richellewhittaker.com Podcast: Raising Sons podcast Website: www.richellewhittaker.com IG: @dr_richelle YouTube: @drrichellewhittaker TikTok: @drwhittaker1   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss how we can work together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   Love this podcast?   LEAVE A REVIEW:  https://lovethepodcast.com/play FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE IN 1-CLICK: https://followthepodcast.com/play Have a Comment or Question?   LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE:  https://castfeedback.com/play   For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 201 Leroy Slanzi: Using Free Play And Structured Play With Intention To Develop Emotional Regulation 189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive Skills 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 181 Gwen: Want Words To Replace Screaming In Your 1 Year Old? Listen To This Success Story!

Hey Friends~  Sometimes it is helpful to hear success stories!  We know that raising kids is a marathon not a sprint, and that means that success stories occur millions of times while raising our kids.  Sometimes- when challenges are significant, we need to dig even deeper to find wins along the way.   Today’s guest tells her story of raising a child with Cerebral Palsy.  She learned to celebrate along the way, listen to the therapists, and follow the lead of her heart as well as listen to her son.  In doing so, they found success!  Non -verbal to verbal to even speaking on a podcast!   Remember parents, life is a journey.  Always remember to celebrate!  The little wins are important - and they add up!  I know you will feel so encouraged and enlightened by this conversation. Grab a cup of coffee and relax if you are able.   CORRECTION!!  In the show I said Marsh earned a PhD.  I was wrong.  She earned a DPT (Doctorate of Physical Therapy) Thank you, Marsh, for calling this mistake to my attention!  And Readers, please join me in congratulating Marsh!   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Marsh Naidoo is a physical therapist and parent to Kellan a 12 year old teen with cerebral palsy. She founded a nonprofit digital platform to empower, connect and educate parents raising children with disabilities. She hosts Raising Kellan Podcast and two self-published books. CONTACT THE GUEST:   Www.raisingkellan@gmail.com Raising Kellan Podcast  https://open.spotify.com/show/1BwWELnlV4wWlsE35JBA0X For Kellan’s episode 113 : https://open.spotify.com/show/1BwWELnlV4wWlsE35JBA0X Episode 2 on the Raising Kellan Podcast: What parents need to know when language and speech development is delayed!  Angie Brasher , SLP  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-2-what-parents-need-to-know-when-language-and/id1480164076?i=1000458440281   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss how we can work together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   Love this podcast?  Leave a Review:  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-Click: https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a Voice Message:  https://castfeedback.com/play   For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 160 Michael Hingston: Develop Your Child’s Gifts! Whether Or Not A Disability Is Present 197 Michelle Choiary: Our Speech Therapist Became Family. Help for Complex Kids 199 Krista Melanson: Do I Wait or Get Help? My child’s speech is “different.”

Hey Friends~  Do you Ever feel like your child understands everything but can’t quite put their thoughts into words?  In this episode, I’m breaking down expressive vs. receptive language— what each one is, how it develops and of course, this knowledge will be paired with ways YOU can support the growth of BOTH receptive and expressive language skills in your kiddos.  So, whether you're a parent of a toddler or a talkative kindergartener with no signs of delay, this episode is packed with insight for curious parents longing to nurture strong, confident communication.   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss how we can work together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   Love this podcast?  Leave a Review:  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-Click: https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a Voice Message:  https://castfeedback.com/play   For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 198  Is Your Child Part of the 40% Who Struggle? The State Of Speech Pathology In The USA 199 Krista Melanson: Do I Wait or Get Help? My child’s speech is “different.” 209 What Is The Difference Between SPEECH and LANGUAGE?  

Hey Friends~  Kids with neurological differences often APPEAR typical  until the invisible becomes visible.  Today’s episode showcases a journey of one mom - a mom I call a very successful parent!  If you know any Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences, this episode will be particularly helpful and intriguing for you. I am glad you are here. You will enjoy this  raw conversation of vulnerable situations and real life experiences in any KIND Family.   KIND = Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences.  Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Kari A. Baker is a former financial services executive and business owner turned author, speaker, and podcaster. She is the founder of KIND Families, a community of people who love Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences and is the host of The KIND Families Podcast. Kari became a KIND mom in 2014 when her son Brady was diagnosed with autism at age three. She started KIND Families to encourage, support, and inspire others to find purpose and promise in KIND-ness. CONTACT THE GUEST:   The KIND Families Podcast@kariabaker (IG, FB & LI)kariabaker.com, kindfamilies.com kari@kariabaker.comfree intro to book: https://kindfamilies.com/#8371f6f9-af3f-4d01-8a04-72b28b4bbe66   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss how we can work together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 142 Are You Doing Extreme Caregiving Jessica Patay Tells About Being Brave Together 188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With Autism 197 Michelle Choiary: Our Speech Therapist Became Family. Help for Complex Kids 199 Krista Melanson: Do I Wait or Get Help? My child’s speech is “different.” RESOURCES to support you!  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

Hey Friends~  What is the difference between speech and language? This common question is today’s topic. Understanding the difference helps you more accurately describe what is going on with your child when you seek guidance!   Please Share, Like, Subscribe, & Follow! Also - Sign up for the Newsletter & Freebies below to stay connected to The Language Of Play! Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host with a thought or question:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com  YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss how we can work together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session   MANY EARLY EPISODES GIVE STRATEGIES ON SPEECH & LANGUAGE EXPANSION.  HERE ARE A FEW: 05 Building and Understanding Language Through Our Senses 27 What Good is Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss? 6 Key Reasons to Indulge in These Classics. 40 Helping Your Child Talk About Shared Past Experiences 56 Do You Want Your Child To Speak More Clearly, but Don’t Know How to Teach it? Learn This, and You Can Teach Anything!  

Hey Friends~  Today’s guest is a mother of a child who had a language delay at age 3, and then was diagnosed with autism later. She worked in special education as a special education advocate. And then she had her own child so now she has the dual role of being BOTH the parent and an educator in the special education system. We talk about the role of language acquisition for her little one and how language delay was the FIRST indicator that something else was going on.  Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Experienced educator, and autism mama, passionate about my mission to empower parents to become fierce advocates for their children with disabilities. By drawing on my own journey and extensive professional experience, I aspire to guide and inspire others to navigate the challenges of special education with resilience, empathy, and unwavering advocacy. CONTACT THE GUEST:   https://www.instagram.com/disabilityedpros/ youtube.com/@disabilityedpros Disability EdPros:  https://www.disabilityedpros.com YOUR NEXT STEPS: Information about Costa Rica Retreat:  https://www.speakfeedlead.org/family-talks-retreat.html    Enter Coupon Code LANGUAGEOFPLAY to get 20% OFF!!     FREEBIES:    5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com **For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 57 Does Your 3-Year-Old Say Sounds Wrong?  Here is How to Help Your Preschooler Talk More Clearly! 68 Do You Know How to Practice Early Reading Skills? Shannon Ali Shares How to Easily Incorporate Play and Practice 128 From Diagnosis To Celebration - Ngoma Shares Triumphs And Struggles of Raising A Child With Autism 188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With Autism

Hey Friends~  Although it’s true that our children do better when they nap, there is a transition out of naps. And it's usually not a smooth ride. Today we will talk about when your 3 & 4 year-old does not nap.   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   Information about Costa Rica retreat:  https://www.speakfeedlead.org/family-talks-retreat.html Enter Coupon Code LANGUAGEOFPLAY to get 20% off your cost!   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com **For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 173 Alicia Mazari: Your Child is Constipated? How Poop impacts sleep, behavior, and learning 107 How Your Internal Dialog Confuses Simple Communication With Your Child 204 A Simple Direction Made Your Child Burst Into Tears? Let’s Look At How The Brain Processed That! 196 I’m always giving in! How do I stop? 2 Examples to support the process

Hey Friends~  Podcasthon is a global movement of podcasters simultaneously promoting a charities of their choice. The Language of Play joins Podcasthon by highlighting the amazing impact of the Jeremiah Program, in this episode with Ally Hanten Ebert.  PODCASTHON: "Your platform. Their story. Simultaneously, we amplify causes that matter." JEREMIAH PROGRAM: "Disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children,  TWO Generations at a time."  Jeremiah Program is a national organization with a mission to Disrupt Generational Poverty.  JP has worked with families across the country for the past 26 years, supporting them on their paths to economic mobility. "Single moms are the architects of their families’ futures. Your support helps make that possible." You can GIVE to Jeremiah Program here:  https://jeremiahprogram.org/give/ Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:    Ally Hanten Ebert is the Executive Director of Jeremiah Program-Rochester-SE, MN and has spent her career working to elevate the voices and experiences of young people and their families. She gained her experience working with young parents and homeless youth and moved into administrative leadership as her career evolved. Ally is dedicated to helping families get connected to support services; safe, permanent housing; educational opportunities and disrupting the systems that perpetuate poverty. She holds both a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Human Development & Family Science: Couple and Family Therapy from North Dakota State University.   CONTACT THE GUEST:   ahantenebert@jeremiahprogram.org FB/IG: @jeremiahprogramrochester www.jeremiahprogram.org You can GIVE to Jeremiah Program here:  https://jeremiahprogram.org/give/   PODCASTHON WEBSITE:  https://podcasthon.org/   YOUR NEXT STEPS with THE LANGUAGE OF PLAY: I welcome your thoughts or questions!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com FREEBIES:    5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin   ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 102 Top 4 Mistakes Parents Make And How to Correct Them! 108 EXPERT: Dewey Kraus Discusses Self-Compassion When Parenting 110 COACH: Angie Ellsworth Helps Parents Know Better, Do Better, and Feel Better - And Discusses Bullying 111 EXPERT: Dr. Ngoma Moghalu: Communicating Race & Cultural Differences to Kids In A Fun and Comfortable Way 123 Trauma EXPERT: Santou Carter: Effectively Using Play In Trauma Recovery 185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child Development     Support for Traveling with Little Ones:  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

Hey Friend~  In this episode, we talk about Family Talks Retreat for the whole family of kids ages 10+.   I invite you to join me on this adventure in Costa Rica along with hosts Jackie Bailey and Todd Cudaback.  Away from all your normal daily pressures Away from the Internet, (mostly…) Connect on a deeper level and develop your family story. Build strong relationships with the people you care about most while having fun, amazing shared memories!  Please share this episode with anyone that might be a fit for this opportunity!  Jackie is generously giving 20% off to ANYONE who uses the coupon code  LANGUAGEOFPLAY at the checkout.  This discount will be for you and anyone you invite will also get 20% off!!    Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Jackie Bailey is the founder and director of The Speak Feed Lead Project. She gets kids and adults confidently speaking on stages, podcasts, and books. She has traveled to Tanzania Africa where over 1000 youth were empowered with a chance to speak their message for the first time.  She runs retreats in Costa Rica for families and adults.   CONTACT THE GUEST:  https://www.speakfeedlead.org/ Information about Costa Rica retreat:  https://www.speakfeedlead.org/family-talks-retreat.html Enter Coupon Code LANGUAGEOFPLAY to get 20% off your cost!   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com FREEBIES:    21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases! 120 Feeling Disconnected at Home? Coach Ambereen Shares 4 Ways to Build Stronger Family Bonds and Increase Joy 179 Lois Letchford: Dyslexia? Put Away What Is Not Working And Make Learning Fun 201 Leroy Slanzi: Using Free Play And Structured Play With Intention To Develop Emotional Regulation 202 How Is Play Different For You As An Adult? Consider This!

Hey Friends~  Parents say versions of, “I just asked him to say these words. I am trying to help him speak, but he melted down again.  How do I help him? So common.    But Why?   Today we unpack another reason for this and with that understanding, you will learn where to start in making the changes you want.  Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   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 Freebie:   5 Ways To Get Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 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: 36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively 37 How To Teach Sharing Happily and Effectively 41 Can You Hear What Your Child Is NOT Saying? 4 Strategies to Help Young Kids With BIG Adjustments 49 Why Did My Child Do That?! and How To Ask. The Answer May Not Be What You Think!

Hey Friends~  In today’s world, we are taught to seek answers within ourselves.  But if we stay there, we become self-absorbed or self-conceited and depressed.  We need to also see outside of ourselves, looking for ways to contribute, serve others, and be connected to others.  In having this balance, people become whole and happy.  This foundation begins in the earliest years.  Today, Jill Garner shares how SECURITY is learned, at what ages, and with examples of how it happens and how this links to our kids RESPECTING us as parents, respecting themselves, and  others.    Today’s episode is a power packed conversation with LOTS of concepts. Grab your pen and paper. You might want to take notes!  Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   JILL GARNER is an accomplished speaker, advocate, and founder of Manners of the Heart, a nonprofit reawakening respect in our society for the sake of the next generation. She is the author of the award-winning Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World, Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World, and Manners of the Heart, an elementary school curriculum that helps children see beyond themselves to become all God created them to be. Her work is endorsed by Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, Dr. Kevin Leman, and many others. Jill and her husband reside in Baton Rouge, LA. CONTACT THE GUEST:   https://mannersoftheheart.org/ https://jillgarnercontent.org/   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com     IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 97 Nellie Hardin: Building Worth, Esteem And Confidence In Kids. A Must Listen! 141 How Do You Inadvertently Build Doubt Into Your Child?  Here’s One Way To Change Doubt Into Confidence!  155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases!   TRAVELING with Little Ones??    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

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 CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   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 Freebie:   5 Ways To Get Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 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: 65 Melissa Deally- Part 1 - How Food Impacts Your Child’s Behavior! Learn to Recognize a Food Reaction and How to Make the Right Changes for Your Kiddo 66 Melissa Deally- Part 2 - How Food Impacts Your Child’s Behavior! Learn Simple Strategies to Detect Food Sensitivities 101 Need to De-Stress? Why A Return to Play Works! 126 Your Child Has Imaginary Friends? Deborah Greenhut Tells A Parent’s Story To Use These Friends For Healing And Learning  

Hey Friends~  We experience play with our children in a variety of ways. One of those ways is Free Play.  Free Play is completely imaginative and it is entirely directed by the child. Another way we play is Structured Play is when we use play to help our children go in the direction we want them to go. That may be learning, movement, practice, or anything really.  In Structured Play, we have an INTENTION for our kids. That is why sometimes people call it Intentional Play. Kids need both to develop well!  When we don’t provide enough play, our kids suffer.  Today’s Guest tears apart some of the issues that are happening and what we can do about it for our children.   Get out your Pen & Paper, or whatever you use to take notes, because you will learn a lot in this episode!  Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Leroy Slanzi is an experienced educator with a remarkable 25-year career in education. As an author, he penned the influential book "Emotional Schools," delving into the importance of emotional intelligence and mental health in the education system. Leroy also excels as a facilitator of professional development sessions, has been on numerous podcasts and is a sought-after for his work that helps parents, teachers and schools through the chaos life brings. CONTACT THE GUEST:   leroyslanzi@gmail.com www.leroyslanzi.com www.playistheway.ca https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLggE8A8q9g   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   FREEBIES:    21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin   NEED A SPEAKER FOR YOUR EVENT?  For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com     IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 2 What is Play ? and Why is it so important?  52 Teaching Kids to COME When They Want to Play Chase68 Do You Know How to Practice Early Reading Skills? Shannon Ali Shares How to Easily Incorporate Play and Practice 88 Why Is Imaginary Play So Important? 91 Using Play Dress Up To Teach Life Skills! 101 Need to De-Stress? Why A Return to Play Works! 123 Trauma EXPERT: Santou Carter: Effectively Using Play In Trauma Recovery 183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand Language 185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child Development     AFFILIATE RESOURCE:   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

Hey Friends~   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!     Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   YOUR NEXT STEPS: Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com FREEBIES:    21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   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 CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   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. CONTACT THE GUEST:    FB: krista melanson IG: @the_relationshipchef krista-marie.com/chefskiss   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: 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   Helpful Other RESOURCES:  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

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!   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   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 Freebie:  "5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better" : https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 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   FROM TODAY'S EPISODE:  The Other Side of Divorce: Breakups That Lead to Breakthroughs www.ActionTakersPublishing.com/divorce   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 154 A Single Father of Triplets Shares His Success Story. Happy Father’s Day! 184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth 189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive Skills Learning Series on Attention:  Episodes #28- #33 Learning Series on Speech Sounds:  Episodes #56 - #64   AFFILIATE RESOURCE:  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

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 CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   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 CONTACT THE GUEST:  https://www.facebook.com/wisdom4complexkids?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/wisdom4complexkids?igsh=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://wisdom4complexkids.online/the-ultimate-advocacy-toolkit   Affiliate RESOURCES to help you along the way:  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   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 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 CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   A RESOURCE to support your travels:  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: 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 CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   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. CONTACT THE GUEST:    https://www.instagram.com/zomadicshift/ linkedin.com/in/zorina-pritchétt-575812287   RESOURCES to 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: 67 Do You Know How to Teach Language and Behavior Using Games You Already Have at Home? Here are 6 Examples from the Game: Chutes and Ladders 129 Theresa Alexander Inman:  Can You Read Your Child’s Cues?  Understanding This Unlocks Confusion And Builds Connection 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!