Making Learning Special

In this part-two episode we continue our discussion on resilience. We chat about five implementable parenting tips and tools to help develop this skill in our little ones. Come join us as we walk through how we can mindfully use these strategies with our kids. We're on a mission to help build strong minds and strong relationships, and as C.S. Lewis said, "children are not a distraction from more important work. THEY are the most important work." 

In this two-part episode we dive into how building strong minds and strong relationships can help build resilience in our little ones. This opens up a conversation of how resilience doesn't only mean "tough love" or get up after you scrape your knee, but the how. How do our kids get to this point of taking healthy risks and overcoming challenges? Join Zach and I as we dissect this topic together and make sense of it within the realm of parenting.

Screen time isn’t all bad. Neither is it the answer to all life’s problems. Technology is a huge part of our society and to some of us, our daily lives. So how is this affecting your developing child? Let’s chat about it! Tune into our discussion as we talk about the current research and how we can use screen time to continue making learning special.

What does social-emotional development encompass, and how does it affect us and our little ones? Join us as we talk about simple but powerful strategies to create a healthy social-emotional environment for our little ones, ultimately helping foster and build strong minds, relationships, and social connections.

Potty training is a big deal and a huge milestone for little ones. In this episode we chat about the realities of parenting when it comes to this topic and tools and tips for you as you go through the number ones and number twos with your tiny human.

This can be a very difficult discussion, and you might feel like you're in a tough position. How would you address the parent of a child who you are suspecting may have a delay or may need supports, especially if you're not a "specialist"? How about if this is a close friend, your sister, or your in-law's child? Should you say something or let it be? These are all valid questions and concerns. Come tune in as we talk about what to consider and practical strategies that you can take away with you in this short, sweet, but value-packed episode. 

As a speech-language pathologist I often hear these questions whether it's from a parent I meet at the park, a client's grandparent, a family member during a gathering, or a follower on social media. After hearing and reading them often, I know that more people out there have similar questions. So we dedicate this episode to you as we provide you a value-packed episode that's sound, straight forward, practical, and easy to digest.

Have you heard of the new updates from the CDC yet? Tune into our conversation as we discuss what they are, why they matter and the potential impact they may have on your child’s development.

Mentioned resource:

16 Gestures by 16 Months: https://www.interveningearly.org/downloads/16x16-handout.pdf

Communication isn't just about talking. Talking is only the tip of the iceberg. Check out this episode as we go more into depth of the other components to look for as your child is developing his/her language skills with real examples and parent-friendly explanations.  Know what to look for and why it's important to know.

Introducing the MAKING LEARNING SPECIAL podcast. Kicking off with three powerful strategies that you can implement today with your little one. Tune into Madonna Lazo-Smith and Zach Smith's conversation and practical, family-friendly discussions.