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The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
Dinalynn Rosenbush, SLP | Speech Pathologist, Parent Mentor, Communication with Kids
Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 258
*** A Top 1.5% Podcast! *** Getting Kids to Listen, Speech Therapy, IEP, Communication with Kids, Parent Mentor
Are you tired of repeating yourself and wondering why your child still doesn’t listen?
Are you worried you might be missing something important when it comes to your child’s speech, language, or behavior?
Do arguments, whining, or meltdowns leave you feeling exhausted and unsure what to do next?
Hey parents—you don’t have to stay overwhelmed, worn down, or triggered by the daily fuss.
I’m Dinalynn Rosenbush, a mom, grandma, and Speech-Language Pathologist for over 30 years. I’ve worked with hundreds of children with speech and language challenges and navigated parenting struggles of my own. Through both training and lived experience, I learned how using specific language in intentional ways builds safety, trust, and growth. Communication isn’t just about words, it’s about how children feel when we speak to them.
I’m here to help you understand what your child is really communicating and respond in ways that build listening, speech, and connection. You’ll learn how to support communication—even with speech or language delays—set boundaries that truly help kids, and strengthen your relationship at the same time. My mission is to help busy, worried parents learn to read behavior as communication. When we understand what children are telling us, we begin to communicate differently.
These ideas work for typically developing children, kids in dual-language homes, and children with delays. When your language invites discovery, curiosity, and exploration, connection is born. Connected kids are more courageous. They listen better. They have fewer meltdowns.
In this podcast, you’ll find simple, empowering strategies you can use right away. My hope is to give you small, practical nuggets in each episode to build your communication toolbox—because what works for children with speech and language challenges, simply works! And all parents deserve access to these skills, not just the specialists.
If you’re ready to build deeper connection and create a more peaceful, confident home, listen in! Let’s interrupt old patterns—so you can become the parent you want to be, and your child knows is on their team.
I am glad you are here!
Dinalynn
Contact: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
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181 Gwen: Want Words To Replace Screaming In Your 1 Year Old? Listen To This Success Story!
jeudi 26 septembre 2024 • Duration 19:09
Hey Friends~
This is a follow up to Episode 42 about teaching very young children to use the toilet. However, we also learn that Gwen inadvertently taught her 1 year old, that communication through screaming works!
We all teach something we did not intend to teach at times. Gwen shares how she discovered this truth, and decided to change it. Listen in for ideas that apply, too!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com to have a conversation about helping your child communicate better!
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** 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:
42 Gwen: Reveals Effective Toilet Talk with a ONE-year-old That Amazes her Mom!
36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively
144 Your 1 Year Old Not Speaking? 3 Steps To Help Your Little Speak
146 Think Your 1 Year Old Should Speak More? 5 Tips To Find Success
157 When A Temper Tantrum Isn’t A Temper Tantrum??!!
22 Do You Know How to Expand Your Child’s Language Skills? Here’s a Picture Book Example
180 Child Stuck On Past Tense Mistakes? How To Help In 4 Steps!
jeudi 19 septembre 2024 • Duration 19:38
Hey Friends~
Is your child using past tense mistakes like “I maked it,” instead of “I made it” ?
Do they use present tense instead of past: “I cook,” when it was actually this morning when they helped with breakfast?
Past tense errors are a common indicator showing a child needs some help with language development. A common mistake parents make is thinking the child will simply figure it out. While that can be true sometimes, waiting also allows them to create habits that later need to be undone and re-learned.
If you’d like to know how to help your child with using better language NOW, listen in for 4 simple steps to make the correction easy. Why not help your child early, along the way, as they are developing!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Affiliate RESOURCES I believe in:
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
Financial Freedom 101 from Penelope Jane Smith: https://realprosperity.isrefer.com/go/scholarship/dinalynn/
YOUR NEXT STEPS:
Sign up for the Newsletter: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin
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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
Here are the Episodes mentioned today:
166 Bonus! Narrating: Effective to handle difficult behaviors and build language! Here’s how!
175 Do Your Kids Ask Uncomfortable Questions? Here's Help To Answer Well!
99 Helping Your Child Talk About Things That Recently Happened Using Past Tense
171 Wendy McNiel: An Adoption Story. When Gratitude and Grief coexist
jeudi 8 août 2024 • Duration 18:03
Hey Friends~
Today on "The Language of Play," we have Wendy McNiel with us. Wendy was adopted at the age of 12, and she has a fascinating story to share. She talks about her move from Puerto Rico, learning English, and adjusting to a new family and life. Wendy also opens up about her experiences with a speech impediment, stuttering, and a learning disability.
Her journey is a mix of challenges and gratitude, offering valuable insights for parents navigating adoption and supporting children with special needs. Listen in to hear Wendy's story of faith, journaling, and personal growth. Her experiences will inspire and help you understand the unique journey of adopted children and those facing similar challenges.
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
ABOUT THE GUEST: Wendy McNiel is a philanthropist, transracial adoptee, and military widow. She earned her Master of Divinity degree from Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University and is a veteran of the US Air Force. Her topic "Own Your Voice" encourages us to live authentically. She spoke on the "Voices of Women" Summit.
CONTACT THE GUEST: wmcniel137@gmail.com
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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:
69 Can You Really Reparent Yourself? And When You Should Consider It.
90 What Does Improv Have To Do With Parenting? EVERYTHING!! with Chris Trew
108 EXPERT: Dewey Kraus Discusses Self-Compassion When Parenting
145 Katja Lany: How Montessori caused her to know her inner child and reparent herself
82 How to Calm a Fearful Child During A Storm by Understanding Only 2 Ideas!
lundi 25 septembre 2023 • Duration 18:36
Hey Friends,
Do you have a child that is fearful during a storm? Today, you will learn how to alleviate child fears with 2 main ideas: Exposure and Imagination. Join today to unpack those 2 ideas so that you can be ready for the next big fear, and help your kiddo feel better. You will learn what part is in your control and how to use your parent power for creating the confident, happy child you want. This isn't a quick fix. It is a way to help you reach into the heart of your child and build some confidence where it is lacking.
Write me and tell me how it goes! I am always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
Contact Me: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
You are READY to jump in? email me at dinalynn@thelanguageofplay.com and write, "Let's begin!"
Join my new FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
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06 Helping Kids Share Thoughts, Feelings and Ideas
16 Do you Have a Shy Hesitant Child? 3 Steps that are Sure to Help!
43 Teach Listening Using Sounds of Nature! Enjoy!!
80 Teaching or Telling. Know The Difference For Better Listening and Compliance!
81 How Your Direction Isn’t Clear, Even Though You Think It Is! It’s Time to Notice!
lundi 18 septembre 2023 • Duration 13:50
Hey Friends,
Today we will talk about our words, and how our kids understand and misunderstand, all the while, we expect they got it! English is full of words that have multiple meanings!
Come along for this conversation of how words change their meaning in different contexts and what your kids may be thinking. Today, you will get a little homework of NOTICING! I hope you will have a clear understanding of what you should notice about yourself and your child as you communicate.
I'm always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
Contact Me: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
You are READY to jump in? email me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com and write, "Let's begin!"
Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
Mentioned & Related Episodes:
49 Why Did My Child Do That?! and How To Ask. The Answer May Not Be What You Think!
50 How You Create Confusion asking, ”Why Did You Do That!?” - but it Wasn’t a Question!
73 What Is The Motive Behind Your Child’s Behavior? It May Not Be As It Seems.
76 What Are They Thinking!!? Here’s One Way to Find Out!
80 Teaching or Telling. Know The Difference For Better Listening and Compliance!
Episode 80
vendredi 15 septembre 2023 • Duration 12:43
Hey Friends,
When we tell our kids to do things, we know what we expect they do. It is natural for us to think they understand the whole picture when they have demonstrated in the past, they can do it. However, their behavior tells you what your child does not yet FULLY understand. Their behavior - or lack thereof - is a window into what you still need to TEACH.
So, today's topic is the difference between TEACHING and TELLING! And a story of what happens when we TELL and wrongly think that we already taught!
I'm always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
Contact Me: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
You are READY to jump in? email me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com and write, "Let's begin!"
Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
Mentioned & Related Episodes:
36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively
45 Getting Kids To Stay On Track. Here’s 1 Effective Method to Master!
73 What Is The Motive Behind Your Child’s Behavior? It May Not Be As It Seems.
76 What Are They Thinking!!? Here’s One Way to Find Out!
79 How to Create Simple Morning Routines for Kids Using a Paper Schedule - that Works!
Episode 79
lundi 11 septembre 2023 • Duration 22:42
Hey Friends,
I know that Back to School means that you are now doing morning routines! How do you get those morning routines to become automatic for your kids? Today's Episode will give you one really effective strategy! Of course it means YOU need to do it at the start, but if you do it right, the routines will be done - the way you want them done - and if you set it up well, those routines can move into auto-pilot!
Grab your pen and paper, and let's make a plan!
If this example doesn't meet the needs you have in your family, and you are ready for help, contact me to discuss how we can work together!
Best wishes for a fun and happy back to school season. I'm always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
Contact Me: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
You are READY to jump in? email me at dinalynn@thelanguageofplay.com and write, "Let's begin!"
Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
Mentioned & Related Episodes:
75 How Do You Get Your Kiddos To Listen Quietly And Create Happy Memories?
78 How Will You Show Honor This Grandparent’s Day?
dimanche 10 septembre 2023 • Duration 16:01
Hey Friends,
Happy Grandparent's Day to you! If you have a Grandparent, or your kids have Grandparents, I hope you find time to celebrate them today! How will you do that? Why do we do that? That is today's topic! If you come to this episode, AFTER Grandparents Day, No worries! This episode is pertinent on every day of the year!
Remember, I'm always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
For Coaching questions and Speaking Engagements, Contact Me: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
or sign up for a Let's meet! session on a 15 min zoom This Discovery session is designed to answer your questions before you jump in!
You are READY to jump in? email me at dinalynn@thelanguageofplay.com and write, "Let's begin!"
In the Meantime, Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new, small community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
77 How to Create Back-to-School Routines That Work!
Episode 77
lundi 4 septembre 2023 • Duration 22:51
Hey Friends,
Happy Labor Day to my United States listeners! It's Back-to-School time. Have you wondered how to create back to school routines that work? I believe that when we understand HOW and WHAT our children think, we can use that knowledge to build a routine that works effectively! It works more quickly. Furthermore, you and your child will FEEL successful. All this means... Home is happier. Yay!
This episode can be a stand-alone listen, and if you want more details, listen to Episode 75 & 76 for back ground on how I discovered this method!
Best wishes for a fun and happy back to school season. I'm always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
Want to discuss how this pertains to Your child? Contact Me: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
You are READY to jump in? email me at dinalynn@thelanguageofplay.com and write, "Let's begin!"
Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
Mentioned & Related Episodes:
75 How Do You Get Your Kiddos To Listen Quietly And Create Happy Memories?
76 What Are They Thinking!!? Here’s One Way to Find Out!
52 Teaching Kids to COME When They Want to Play Chase
49 Why Did My Child Do That?! and How To Ask. The Answer May Not Be What You Think!
36 Tantrum Vs Meltdown. Know the Difference and Respond Effectively.
18 Do Your Kids FEEL LOVED This Valentine's Day? Let's Find Out!
And MANY more Episodes discuss how the child's brain works! Scroll titles that are curious to you!
76 What Are They Thinking!!? Here’s One Way to Find Out!
samedi 2 septembre 2023 • Duration 18:51
Hey Friends,
Have you ever wondered, "What IS my child THINKING!?" Yes, you and so many other parents wonder the same!
Today, we will go deeper into a strategy to learn what you child is thinking. This episode adds onto the learning in Episode 75. So if you did not hear that one, go back and listen.
Learning how to see what is in their drawing is really helpful to know what is behind their eyes, or.. what they think. When we understand their thoughts, you will parent differently. Let's see how they SHOW US what is going on in their brains!
Always Cheering You On!
Dinalynn
Want to discuss how this pertains to Your child? Contact Me: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
or Let's meet! on a 15 min zoom Discovery session to discuss where you are at and what you are dealing with.
You are READY to jump in? email me at dinalynn@thelanguageofplay.com and write, "Let's begin!"
Join my FREE Facebook Community HERE! to join a new community where you are free to ask questions, make friends, and we learn from each other!
Mentioned & Related Episodes:
75 How Do You Get Your Kiddos To Listen Quietly And Create Happy Memories?
77 How to Create Back-to-School Routines That Work!
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