285 Why Your Child Falls Apart After School: When “Not Listening” Is Actually Overload
Hey Friends~ Does your child come home from school and suddenly seem like a different kid? They're whining. Fighting with siblings. Ignoring directions. Melting down over something tiny. And you're t...
25 Sep 32min
284 Homeschooling: What Does It Really Take to Do It Well? Amanda Schenkenberger shares her experience
Hey Friends~ Homeschooling is a choice more families are considering, and it opens up some interesting conversations about how children learn best. In this episode of The Language of Play, we explore...
18 Sep 45min
283 Your Child is a Reluctant Writer? Why MORE Ridiculous Ideas Might Help: Night Zookeeper with Josh Davidson
Hey Friends~ What if your child’s wildest, most ridiculous ideas are actually a doorway into learning? In this episode, I talk with Josh Davidson, co-founder of Night Zookeeper, about using imaginati...
11 Sep 36min
282 Why Are Transitions So Hard for Young Kids? And How To Create A Visual Schedule That Works!
Hey Friends~ Why does your child fall apart over transitions they know how to do - or do every day? Getting out the door, leaving the playground, turning off the tablet, or getting ready for bed can ...
3 Sep 30min
281 Could a Song Calm Your Child Like a Pacifier? The Surprising Power of Music & Emotional Regulation with Vered
Hey Friends~ Have you ever thought about what your baby is actually experiencing when you sing to them? Because it turns out, your baby doesn’t care whether you think you can sing. Your baby wants to...
27 Aug 48min
280 My Child KNOWS How to Do This!” So Why Won’t They Listen? 3 Ways to Help Them Follow Directions
Hey Friends~ Back-to-school season brings a lot of change—and sometimes, a lot more meltdowns, “NOs,” and moments when your child suddenly seems unable to do something you know they can do. - and it ...
20 Aug 20min
279 Do You Want Cooperation or Compliance? What’s the Difference—and Why Does It Matter? with Katherine Sellery
Hey Friends~ Do you want your child to cooperate with you—or simply comply? The difference may be more important than we realize. Katherine Sellery explores what happens when parenting relies on pow...
13 Aug 42min
278 Using Books to Develop Speech Sounds
Hey Friends~ What if the books you're already reading with your child could become one of your best speech therapy tools? In this episode, I'll show you simple ways to use story time to help your chi...
7 Aug 22min
