Talking Toddlers

This episode I cover Tummy Time and how best to support your baby with courage, knowledge, and true success.

Growth and development are NOT linear.

Each child follows their own developmental rhythm, so not all babies will reach these stages at the same time, and sometimes they get bunched together.

It's a progression. It's necessary beyond strength and coordination.

Listen through and learn how it builds conscious intellectual activity!

Tummy Time supports:

• Visual skills / depth perception - visual & auditory connection/integration
• Open up hands / thumb - grabbing and picking small items (utensils, object play)
• Prevents / mitigate plagiocephaly  & torticollis
• Lengthen & strengthen front of the body: roll-over, sit-up, crawl, stand & walk
• Baby Led Weaning introduces solid foods around ~ 6 months 
   
• START with goal of  1-2 mins  for  every wake period / broken up in 24 hrs
• Think BURSTS: provide a few seconds on your chest, football position, or lap
• Around the second month introduce floor with a towel rolled up under him/her
• TOYS to distract are very helpful
• But remember... YOU are his #1 toy. You are her love interest.
• By 3 months  work toward 60 mins of tummy time broken up throughout the whole day ... sprinkled across each waking period

THE PURPOSE HERE is to find clarity & provide a place where moms can find peace knowing they don’t have to figure it out on their own.

It’s good for all of us - babies, children and adults - to push ourselves OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZOME  just a little bit ... and then practice things that are a bit hard.

That's how we grow.
That's healthy development.
That's progress.

That's living.

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"What we see in the crib is the most powerful learning machine in the universe."

• New parents often ask … what do I do? 
• Do I have to entertain???
• Does it matter?

YES … it matters, but you don’t have to feel overwhelmed or uncertain.

Communication starts with that initial (unforgettable) outburst of crying.

The first few months crying becomes directed & purposeful - especially as your baby makes reassuring eye contact with the adults in his daily life. 

There are very (simple) clear methods to build healthy development ... you just need to know magic behind them.

This episode covers the 10 TOP Activities for your baby from birth - 6 months.

I walk you through the how and why ... then you can take it from there.

All toddlers are different, but knowing what the guidelines mean is going "up stream" before concerns build.

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We don't have to over-think toddlers. They are pretty straightforward.

Look at their social-emotional growth, their physical development (large and small muscles), then - look at their verbal communication.

In this episode, I continue the 4 real-life cases of 'late talkers.' What types of behaviors do I gather during that first session? How can you do the same?

Questions to ask yourself:

• How connected are we when we play peek-a-boo or a tickle game?
• Does he smile at strangers with purpose?
• Can he attend to a book for 2-5 minutes? (not 'reading" but sharing)
• Does she try to talk?
• Can he follow my lead?
• Am I getting frustrated?
• Did he crawl or just start running?
• Have I ever really just watched him chew?

These types of questions hold a wealth of knowledge and can help lead you to peace of mind.

Listen to learn what information to gathered, so you can know.

All toddlers are different, but knowing what the guidelines mean is going "up stream" before concerns build.

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Check out these 4 real-life families and how I break down the initial evaluation process. Your concerns or questions may resonate with these stories. You will hear how each child "found their voice" and emerged successfully.

All parents worry, that goes with the territory. But finding a community of like-minded individuals and guides to help you navigate this often rocky journey - brings strength and direction. Parents who embrace the process find peace, as they and their toddler stand on solid ground with more clarity and ease. 

My purpose is to help take the guess work out of it ... you don't have to do it alone.

ALL THE ARTICLES AND LINK MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE.

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What makes a Late Talker?

Can we determine who will "grow out of it" and who will not?

Are you asking, "When should you seek advice?"

Many parents (and professionals) misread their toddler simply because they don't know what to look for - you don't know what you don't know!

He's an active boy! He's stubborn! She's shy or apprehensive.

OK, that might be true, but we still expect speech by their second birthday.

Yes, there's a range, but don't be fooled into thinking "all kids figure it out."

In this episode, we cover all those questions and more.  I break down the TRUE definition of a Late Talker - what criteria to look for AND what other behaviors (or lack there of) help shape the health and well-being of your beautiful child.

More importantly, I provide a list of "Risk Factors" that will help you determine your next best steps... you can find them by clicking HERE.

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In this episode, I finish diving into the list of 12 Easy Tips to Increase Talking & Listening ... by focusing on what they need the most.

It doesn't have to feel overwhelming if we keep it simple and focus on target areas:

• Language Skills
• Motor Skills
• Social Skills
• Early Learning Skills
• Imagination Skills
• Self-Regulating Skills

While using everyday experiences to build the above list - YOU are what they need most.

As you listen to these tips - imagine how you can practice incorporating them into your routines - how can you expand your parenting?

You're probably doing some / many of these suggestions, but now you know just how important they are to your toddler's development - across the board.

While some kids may appear to learn through osmosis - MOST need direct, hand-over-hand support ... and that's where parenting rests.

Listening and speaking take A LOT of practice! Have fun and enjoy the journey!

As you listen - think of how you can implement or are you already doing many of these ideas ... congratulations, keep it up. Expand, Repeat. Enjoy.

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Save during the holidays - everybody wants that!

By using the 12 Easy Tips to Increase Talking & Listening everybody wins - your toddlers, your family and your savings!

Most importantly YOU reduce stress while increasing family warmth & harmony.

Parenting and learning are journeys ... and at this age, your babies & toddlers thrive when you focus less on the "stuff" and more on the engagements.

Sometimes we need to be reminded and let go of the unrealistic expectations.

As you listen - think of how you can implement or are you already doing many of these ideas ... congratulations, keep it up. Expand, Repeat. Enjoy.

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This episode we continue the conversation from last episode on 12 Easy Tips to Teach Your Toddler to Talk at Home Without the Stress through specific everyday routines and how to entice them to talk with you.

Remember, your baby and toddler came to you "under construction" so you need to provide natural opportunities to wire his brain, develop language and build relationships in fun, everyday routines.

Don't be fooled by the hype of expensive toys or elaborate "themes" ... that is NOT what he or she needs or wants.

Keep it simple. Keep them active WITH you.

We can complicate things, so in this episode I give you permission to bring it back to basics, tap into ways to include them with all your daily activities. Have fun!

It's important to understand we are all learning and parenting is an on-the-job-learning journey. We are designed to grow and change ... and parenting very young child in this modern world can be overwhelming and complicated.

I'm here to help you find clarity, easy strategies, and basic human understanding.

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The most common question I get from new parents is, "How do I help my baby or toddler learn to talk at home?"

The key to increasing your child's language skills is simple (not always easy), but it's not complicated: model language, limit technology, and get messy!

Children learn best with you ... through play-based interactions that can be embedded in every day activities.

You might say to yourself, "yeah, I know that already." BUT do you live by these examples? Do you really think about how you engage with your baby or toddler? Are you really, REALLY present?

Whether your little one is at home with you full-time or part-time; whether you use childcare / daycare or extended family ... new moms and new dads who are truly present, who understand building engagement and communication skills take everyday opportunities and commitment parenting.

This modern day world makes it more overwhelming, more distracting and more uncertain. But in today's episode I start to break it all down - we review 12 Easy Tips that EVERY parent needs in their back pocket (and on their fridge), to refresh their role, and boost their confidence.

Imagine your toddler thriving, confident with communicating, comfortable with engaging and eager to learn.

You've got this... so let's get started.

If this resonates with you, please go back and listen to Episode #13 What Parenting Style Are You?

It's important to understand we are all learning and parenting is an on-the-job-learning journey. We are designed to grow and change ... and parenting very young child in this modern world is complicated.

I'm here to help you find clarity, easy strategies, and basic human understanding.

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Why do you have to repeat something over and over until you find yourself yelling?

Why are they tuning us out?

Although we need to be mindful of early signs of true developmental issues - MOST kids have LEARNED to not listen ... and the truth is, we kind-of trained them to tune us out.

Yep - that's right. You read that correctly.

In today's episode I share 5 simple steps to get your child to listen better ...  it's on us, though.

Parenting can be a complicated journey, and that's why Talking Toddlers focuses on new moms, new parents & grandparents - gain perspective, step back, find clarity, and be open to trying a new twist here and there.

By adjusting our style of communication, we can shape their listening.

Consider the WHY ... and then you can better understand most of these challenging behaviors / habits are typical, normal, healthy growing events - and if we, the parents in charge, stay open to learning-on-the-job; if we open our hearts & minds to what it's like to be 18 months, 24 months, 36 months... even 5 years old???

We have to stop ourselves from thinking & feeling like an adult ... and think like a child who is working hard every. single. day.

If this resonates with you, please go back and listen to Episode #13 What Parenting Style Are You?

It's important to understand life we are all learning ... we are designed to grow and change ... and parenting very young child in this modern world is complicated. I'm here to help you find clarity, easy strategies, and basic human understanding.

Share with your friends and family and help me reach more new parents just like yourself.

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