HeyJaredThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
Getting Kids to Listen, Happy Home, Speech Therapy, Family Connection, Communication with Kids, CoachingAre you tired of repeating yourself with your children or wonder why they don’t listen? Are you frustrated that your kids argue, whine or debate with you?
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284 Homeschooling: What Does It Really Take to Do It Well? Amanda Schenkenberger shares her experience (opens the original)
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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 freedom and flexibility in learning, following a child's curiosity, and paying attention to the individual child rather than assuming one approach works for everyone. My guest, Amanda Schenkenberger, is a homeschooling coach whose own experiences shaped how she chose to educate her children and why
283 Your Child is a Reluctant Writer? Why MORE Ridiculous Ideas Might Help: Night Zookeeper with Josh Davidson (opens the original)
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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 imagination, creativity, and play to help children develop reading and writing skills. We explore how drawing, talking, and writing about their ideas gives children multiple ways to express themselves, expand their language, organize their thoughts, and build confidence. Writing isn’t separate from verbal exp
282 Why Are Transitions So Hard for Young Kids? And How To Create A Visual Schedule That Works! (opens the original)
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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 be a battle. In this episode, you’ll discover why transitions can be so difficult, seven reasons your checklist or visual schedule may not be helping yet, and simple shifts that can make routines easier to understand and follow. Because a visual schedule isn’t just about showing your child what to do
281 Could a Song Calm Your Child Like a Pacifier? The Surprising Power of Music & Emotional Regulation with Vered (opens the original)
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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 hear you sing. And those little moments of singing, playing, smiling, and simply enjoying each other can do far more than fill the time. They can help build secure connection, support emotional regulation, and even lay foundations for language. Today’s guest, musician, music therapist, and psychothe
280 My Child KNOWS How to Do This!” So Why Won’t They Listen? 3 Ways to Help Them Follow Directions (opens the original)
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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 seems like they are REFUSING TO DO. But what if the problem isn’t ACTUALLY refusal? In this episode, we’ll explore why transitions can be so challenging for kids—and how all that change can make it harder for them to listen, understand, and respond. You’ll learn three simple ways to make transitions
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