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Exploring the Impact of Societal Pressures, Cultural Differences, & Trauma on Communicative Intent In this episode, Ayelet Marinovich and Jess Burchiel discuss the importance of communicative intent and access to communication as a human right. Jess, a speech-language pathologist, shares her experiences working with children, emphasizing the value of responsive parenting and the challenges parents […]

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A Co-Production from Learn With Less® and the Play On Words Podcast Are you constantly wondering if you’re doing enough as a parent? Do you feel pressure to “get it right” when it comes to your baby or toddler’s development? In this episode, In this co-produced episode, of the “Play On Words” podcast and the […]

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Support development with everyday items and routines: connect learn play

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Early development, everyday routines/materials, & simple activities are powerfully interconnected. If you are a new parent/caregiver wondering what you really need to support & connect with your baby or toddler... or you're a professional serving new families as a developmental therapist, early childhood educator, or other professional in the perinatal space, this episode & our related workshop is for you. #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducator #slp #developmentaltherapist #learnwithless

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Intentionally creating a sense of belonging when building community for new families can provide much needed support. #parenteducation #parenteducator #parentingclasses #parentingclassescurriculum #childdevelopment #newfamilies #empoweringfamilies #intentionalbusinessowner #earlychildhoodeducator #learnwithless

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We'll explore the final of the four pillars of the Learn With Less® framework (MOVE), and examine how we can incorporate more of this into our everyday routines to support connection and early learning

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We'll explore the third of the four pillars of the Learn With Less® framework (SING), and examine how we can incorporate more of this into our everyday routines to support connection and early learning

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We'll explore the second of the four pillars of the Learn With Less® framework (TALK), and examine how we can incorporate more of this into our everyday routines to support connection and early learning

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We'll explore the first of the four pillars of the Learn With Less® framework (PLAY), and examine how we can incorporate more of this into our everyday routines to support connection and early learning

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Building Equitable Outcomes for Families with Young Children Through Access to Information On this episode of the Learn With Less® podcast, Ayelet sits down with Sydney Bassard. Sydney is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist, with a B.S. in Public Health. Her clinical focus areas are working with individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing and those […]

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How do we maximize language opportunities... with or without access to toys?

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As an educator or therapist, empowering parents is the key to supporting families. I see 3 myths stopping professionals from offering caregiver/baby classes

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What are the kinds of things we as educators and therapists can do to support young children and their families? What are the things we can show parents and caregivers that can help them infuse every single interaction with more connection, more opportunities for interaction, more vocabulary, more modeling?

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As an educator or therapist, you know parents need to feel confident they can support and connect with their baby or toddler...

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Creating inclusive community spaces for families can require consideration. Families deserve more so they can build capacity & confidence. #inclusion #inclusivespaces #inclusiveplay #neurodivergence #neurodivergentchild #birthtothree #playbasedlearning #parentcoaching #parenteducation #parentsupport #toddleractivitiesforlearning #inclusiveplayspace #earlyintervention #learnwithless

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How can families support gender identity? How do we create inclusive communities for families who may hold LGBTQ identities? We share basic vocabulary, how language is shifting, some top tips from Mason Aid, an LGBTQ educator, and additional resources for families and educators in the community. #genderidentitysupport #lgbtqsupportiveparents #whatdoesnonbinarymean #lgbtsupport #cisgenderdefinition #allyship #transgenderchildparenting #parentingpodcast #lgbtinclusiveclassroom #learnwithless

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Why is parent coaching important in early intervention? Working with caregivers directly to support their infants & toddlers when providing early intervention services can make a huge difference. Clinicians must partner with parents to help families learn to follow their child's lead. #birthtothree #parentcoaching #parenteducation #parenteducator #pediatricslp #childledlearning #baglesstherapy #toddlerdevelopment #toddlerdevelopmentactivities #learnwithless

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Communication is made up of verbal and nonverbal components: the power of the pause is a technique used to help young children to communicate.

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If you're looking for strategies to help facilitate communication in infants and toddlers, the technique known as "sabotage" is a great place to start.

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How to support bilingualism in early childhood. Want to raise bilingual kids? How growing up bilingual shaped this mother's desire to raise her children in a bilingual environment. #raisingbilingualkids #growingupbilingual #bilingual #bilingualbabies #bilingualkids #bilingualearlychildhood #minoritylanguageathome #learnwithless

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All new parents deserve to experience joy with their babies and toddlers, even when new parenthood is challenging. Sometimes learning and sharing experiences in community is what helps new families feel confident. #newparents #birthtothree #earlychildhoodeducator #smallbusinessownerteacher #privatepracticeowner #parenteducator #parentcoaching #infantandtoddlercurriculum #mommyandmeclasses #learnwithless

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As an experienced therapist, you know you could serve your community through parent education. This parent educator and occupational therapist shares her journey to become a facilitator for baby development classes. #parenteducation #parenteducator #therapreneur #babydevelopmentclass #mommyandmeclass #parentandmeclass #parentsupportgroup #parentcoaching #earlyintervention #learnwithless

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Why become a parent educator? How to build community and support new families, serving families holistically #parenteducator #parenteducation #newparents #parentcoaching #routinesebasedintervention #earlyinterventionspeechtherapy #mommyandmeclasses #parenteducationclasses #parenteducatorprogram #learnwithless

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How Carly Gained the Confidence to Find Balance and Transition into Private Practice, Leading "Baby & Me" Classes in Her Community

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What are the developmental benefits of using music with babies and toddlers? Why should new parents sing? Explore the connection between early language development and music. #musicforbabies #babymusicclass #musicandmovementforbabies #musicandlanguagedevelopment #earlyintervention #toddlerspeechtherapy #mommyandmeclass #babiesandmusic #earlylanguagedevelopment #learnwithless #parentingpodcast

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New parents often struggle with "enoughness," but so do therapists and educators working with families. Today, we discuss how to enrich your practice as a parent educator, with Learn With Less® facilitator, Sara Moreno.

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This episode of the Learn With Less® podcast was recorded as a live, virtual event featuring a very special guest, psychotherapist and trauma-informed transformational coach, Michelle Hardeman-Guptill, and was aimed at both parents/caregivers as well as professionals working with infant/toddler families.

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When we get clear on our values, it helps us clarify what our motivations, and see the path forward to the life we want to create. As a parent or professional in early childhood, what are your values?

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Simple ways to connect with your baby or toddler! Use simple learning materials to support your baby or toddler's learning and development. #babydevelopment #toddlerdevelopment #mommyandme #parenteducation #parentsupport #newparents #childdevelopment #toddlerlearningactivities #babydevelopmentactivity #learnwithless

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Looking for birthing stories? This birth story is one of self advocacy, identity, and the importance of understanding what you want and need for your birth. #birthadvocacy #birthstories #selfadvocacybirth #birthingstory #privilegeinbirth #racisminbirth #birthjustice #learnwithless

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How do professionals support parent education in early childhood? It's often said that parents are a child's first teacher. Find out how this parent educator and speech-language pathologist supports new parents in her community with an infant and toddler curriculum. #newparents #parenteducationearlychildhood #pediatricspeechtherapy #toddlerdevelopmentactivities #parenteducator #infanttoddlercurriculum #mommyandmeclass #birthtothreeactivities #learnwithless

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Do you have a picky eater? How to deal with picky eating in babies and toddlers. We cover the stages of eating development from a feeding specialist, plus tips for parenting picky eaters and resources for families who are dealing with eating challenges.

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What is early intervention… and why is it important? On this episode of the Learn With Less® podcast, Ayelet spoke with Crystal Sanford, M.Ed., M.A., CCC-SLP, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, parent educator, advocate, mother of a child with special needs, and owner of Sanford Autism Consulting. Her work focuses on providing a place where other […]

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What does an early intervention speech-language pathologist do, anyway? Parent coaching and speech therapy for infant and toddler families, birth to three years old. #earlyintervention #pediatricspeechtherapy #birthtothree #earlylearning #parentcoaching #pediatricspeechtherapy #speechtherapyideasfortoddlers #learnwithless

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How to get the tools to empower new parents to support their babies and toddlers in a parent education, parent coaching, and parent support program.

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How can new parents support baby and toddler development through everyday routines? The purpose of parent coaching, parent education, and routines-based intervention. Early language development tips for parents. #parentcoaching #earlyintervention #earlycommunication #earlyinterventionspeechtherapy #earlyinterventionactivities #speechtherapyfortoddlers #learnwithless @carislp

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What are conscious parenting and gentle parenting - and who are these parenting philosophies for? How can new parents and caregivers become more conscious about their own parenting choices? Tips and resources for parenting in a more conscious way, self-care strategies, and asking for what you need. #consciousparent #gentleparent #newparents #selfcarefornewmoms #consciousparenting #gentleparenting #parentsupport #postpartumcare #learnwithless

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What is a play "schema" and why is it useful for new parents to understand these? Simple play ideas to support baby and toddler development. #babydevelopment #playschema #play #earlychildhood #toddlerdevelopment #birthtothree #babyplayideas #toddlerdevelopmentactivities #learnwithless

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How to use your skills as an educator or therapist to serve families holistically as a parent educator, with Allie Glazer, M.S., CCC-SLP

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Promote parent education in early childhood about play/development, facilitate parent support, be a resource and leader in your community, and earn an income helping families! #parenteducationearlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducator #earlyintervention #slp #parentsupport #mommyandme #learnwithless

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How to prepare for baby's arrival? Tips on creating a postpartum plan for the new mom, from a board certified pediatric nurse practitioner and doula. How to find postpartum support, and make sure you're set up for success with your brand new baby.

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On this episode of the Learn With Less podcast, we were joined by Sonnet Simmons, Veronica Morales Frieling, and Bryana Kappa. Sonnet and Veronica are hosts of the “Not Your Mother’s Podcast.” and co-creators of the parenting online course “Raising Children You Like” with Bryana Kappa.  We chatted about: Each of our guests’ backgrounds and […]

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How to support baby or toddler development by organizing a play space and having open ended toys and materials for learning. Baby development activities from an early childhood educator. #earlychildhoodeducation #babydevelopmentactivities #toddlerdevelopmentactivities #looseparts #openendedplay #learnwithless

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Building Empathy and Capacity for Families with Young Children With Medical Needs On this episode of the Learn With Less podcast, Ayelet sits down with Parijat Deshpande, of parijatdeshpande.com. Parijat is a leading high-risk pregnancy expert, mind-body health specialist, trauma professional, speaker and author who teaches women how to deactivate their stress response before, during […]

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Navigating Postpartum Care Can Be Tricky… In this episode of Learn With Less, Ayelet sat down with Arianna Taboada, a maternal health consultant for businesses and entrepreneurs. Arianna holds a Masters of Social Work and Master of Science in Maternal & Child Health, and was introduced to the maternal health field as a public health professional […]

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She envisioned more for herself – beyond the classroom Over the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing a lot with you about the value and benefits of leading caregiver / baby “mommy & me” style family enrichment classes or workshops. We use the term “caregiver & me” classes to describe our programming, as it describes […]

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What babies and toddlers are learning through daily routines interactions and the environment: why routine is important for early development

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What is "hands-on" learning for babies and toddlers, and why is it so important? An Early Childhood Development Specialist tells all.

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Surviving the NICU with micro-preemies... while she had a toddler at home. What this pediatric occupational therapist and mother did to support her babies. Featuring Jennifer Russell

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How do we support our child's behavior by understanding their emotional state? We do it through a process of "co-regulation." Our kids' regulation and behavior is often a mirror of our internal state. In this episode, we explore how the "stories" we tell ourselves about what our children's behavior means... actually affects our ability to support them!

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