Morning Chatter Podcast

The law of attraction is using your positive thoughts to get what you want in life. Ask, believe, receive. We are like a magnet. If you think negative thoughts you will constantly be surrounded by things that are negative and make you unhappy. If you think good and positive thoughts, you can create a beautiful life and achieve your goals. Think of the universe as a genie. Whatever you ask for, your wish is their command.

Today we discuss how to be more productive with your days and time

How to have a productive day:

1. Having a nighttime routine can set up your morning for success
2. Set your intentions and goals for the day
3. Meal prep to make things easier
4. Time block so you aren't wasting time
5. Be more aware of where you are spending your time
6. Do things that are important and make you happy

1. Emotional
2. Material
3. Time/energy
4. Mental
5. Physical

We are joined by Cristina, a Speech and Language Pathologist, to talk about speech delays in toddlers. We go over early signs that there may be a delay, activities you can do at home to help your child, and how you can get free therapy.

Speech Delay

Receptive language- what a child understands, following directions

Expressive language– words that are said

Ways to get your child to speak:

-withholding/incentive give them a reason to talk and ask for what they need

-place toy or item next to mouth and say the word so they can see how your mouth moves

-make it a game. Say a word into a cup and then have them try. Can also try this looking into a mirror

-put a phone to their ear and have them say hi mama

-follow their lead and play with what they want to play with. If they want to climb up on the couch then teach them the words that go along with that. Say up, then sit, down etc.

-sit down with them on the floor. Get down on their level and speak to them. Model simple words and sentences. Keep them short

-play "ready, set, go" or "1, 2, 3, go!"

-pick 20 minutes a day and do therapy sessions with them

-really get excited and reward them for saying words or even attempting

-when reading books: point out animals, colors, shapes etc. Reading teaches them literacy skills such as turning the page, holding the book the right way, how we start and end a book

-for those that have a sibling that speaks for them, turn it into a game. "See how many things you can tell me" or "it's your turn to talk", or you can use a visual tool such as a talking stick or a microphone and they can speak when they have the item

Recommend toys:

Puzzles

Shape sorter

Stacking blocks

Ball tower

Getting into therapy:

-can be done at no cost

-contact the regional center if your child is under 3

-go through the school district if your child is over 3

-contact your insurance company

Speech Milestones

12 months- start imitating mama, baba, will start becoming intentional

18 months- 10 words they can label - 3 animal sounds -will start using 2 words

24 months- 50 words -combining 2 words

Today we talk about living your best life and some tips on how to get there!

We went to a guided inner child meditation led by Dr. Nicole LePera of @the.holistic.psychologist. We recap our experience about that morning and other things we learned and talked about during our visit to Santa Monica

Today we talk about being overwhelmed. What works for us to tackle that to-do list or any other major thing in your life that is causing you to feel overwhelmed.

Today we sit down with Dr. Nessa Parkinen-Lowe to discuss the importance of exercise, body movement, breath work and taking rest days from working out.

Chelsea and Courtney talk about when you find yourself stuck in that funky mood. What to do about it and how to help move on.