You are in for a treat!  This is my first interview and it's with my friend and fellow Speech Language Pathologist, Racheal.  She has a wealth of knowledge and shares some golden nuggets in this episode.  Learn the importance of meeting toddlers where they’re at developmentally to help them develop communication, what could be hindering communication opportunities, raising expectations for our kiddos, and how to partner with your speech therapist and the importance of honesty between parent and clinician.  Stick around to the end for her Talking Tip.  It's excellent and quite honestly, it’s not something we’ve talked about enough on this podcast up to this point.  

Reach out if you have any questions or any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to [email protected].

Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.

 Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

Hello and Welcome!  If you’re in a busy season, this episode is for you.  If you’re an overwhelmed mama or dad who also wants their toddler to be understood and heard, take just a few moments to listen.  We’re going to talk about the one thing for you to focus on.  Permission to let go of the others during a busy season and always permission to let go of perfectionism.  

Reach out if you have any questions or any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to [email protected].

Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.

 Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

Hello 2024!  Happy New Year to the mamas and dads out there; especially to those of you concerned about your little one’s late talking.  Let's leave that worry behind in 2023 and take action in 2024.  I hope this episode encourages you in this.

Start to take small action steps today with the information from Episodes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.  You can learn new ways to read books, different ways to play, and specific techniques to help your child talk and talk more.

Reach out if you have any questions or any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to me at [email protected].

Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.

 Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

Prayers for Families, Parents, and Children:

https://www.compassionuk.org/prayers/prayers-for-children/#:~:text=Prayers%20for%20children%27s%20protection&text=Prayer%3A%20Lord%20God%2C%20we%20praise,every%20hair%20on%20their%20head.

https://garmentsofsplendor.com/prayers-for-family/

https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/online-resources/prayer-index/family-prayers

https://www.pray.com/articles/prayers-for-family

https://couragehopelove.com/prayers-for-family/

Hello and welcome!  What do you do when your toddler has a tantrum in public?  What do you do when people are staring or, worse yet, making judgmental comments or rolling their eyes?  It happens.  People do and say really dumb things from time to time.  BUT, you do not need to carry their actions and responses.  

Take a listen and if you need help reflecting on different situations similar to what I talk about in today's episode, please reach out:  [email protected]

Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.

 Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

Hi y’all!   Let’s talk about toys and toddlers in today’s episode.  It’s not about the latest and greatest, it’s about engaging your child in play; which is their preferred way of learning.

Thank so much for stopping by and listening in!

Let me know if you have any questions or if you have any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out:  [email protected].

Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.

 Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

Resources:

Choosing safe toys:  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/safetoys-young.html#:~:text=When%20checking%20a%20toy%20for,the%20back%20of%20the%20mouth

Tips for choosing Toys for toddlers from Zero to Three:

https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/tips-for-choosing-toys-for-toddlers/

Choose the ‘right’ toys:

https://arbetterbeginnings.com/parents-families/family-resource-library/play-is-learning/choose-the-right-toys#:~:text=Toys%20should%20match%20a%20child%27s,unsafe%2C%20toxic%20or%20flammable%20materials.&text=To%20survive%20a%20child%27s%20repeated,of%20stable%20and%20solid%20materials.

Educational Toddler Toys (I am not affiliated with this company, I just liked what I saw.): https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toys/toys_by_ages/top_picks_toddlers.cfm?&source=google&kwid=Unique%20gifts%20for%20toddlers&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAvdCrBhBREiwAX6-6Uqva-LCW6rTTJzoVOvr1ffuFCzjfl79PXix3GgBSpFXOwtRrxcYzOhoC6JQQAvD_BwE

Good Housekeeping recommendations:  https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/gift-ideas/g1900/gifts-for-toddlers/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_ga_ghk_md_pmx_us_urlx_19597983321&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAvdCrBhBREiwAX6-6UlTeu49hhM18M47EAPZkinPV5By0LOSG589VFmnFgiYY8wLJw0T6bxoCnLsQAvD_BwE

Show Notes:

Happy Thanksgiving!  

Honestly, today’s episode title is a bit cheeky.  I’m telling you the one thing to NOT do this Thanksgiving.  But what I really want is for you to give yourself permission to enjoy this holiday, however that looks for you.    

Let me know if you have any questions or if you have any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to me at [email protected].

Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.

 Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

Resources:

https://tinybeans.com/thanksgiving-games-for-kids/

https://happytoddlerplaytime.com/thanksgiving-activities-for-toddlers/

https://funlearningforkids.com/thanksgiving-games-and-activities-for-kids/

Play is POWERFUL.  I’m going to show you why in this episode, by telling you ten things play is and is not.  My goal is, by the end of this, you are encouraged to keep playing with your child.  That you’ll see that your child learns valuable skills for life when he or she is stacking blocks, feeding a teddy bear, or pretending to stir cake batter.  

Let me know if you have any questions or if you have any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to [email protected].

Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.

Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

Resources:

Development of Play:  https://pathways.org/kids-learn-play-6-stages-play-development/

Benefits of Play:  https://www.thegeniusofplay.org/tgop/benefits/genius/benefits-of-play/benefits-of-play-home.aspx?hkey=75c664db-cb16-4004-8756-03ba00ba381e

Baby Games Calendar from Pathways.org:  https://pathways.org/baby-milestones-calendar/

Five Ways to Play:  https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/5-ways-to-play/

Play with a 1-3 month old babies:  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/learn13m.html#:~:text=Gently clap your baby's hands,for your baby to imitate.

Play with 3-6 month old babies:  https://themomfriend.com/activities-for-3-to-6-month-babies/

Play with 6-12 month old babies:  https://www.parents.com/baby/development/growth/11-fun-activities-for-babies-6-to-12-months/

Activities for a one-year old:  https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/activities-for-one-year-olds

Activities for a two-year old:  https://www.splashlearn.com/blog/activities-for-two-year-old-toddlers/

Activities for a three-year old:  https://www.choc.org/primary-care/ages-stages/3-years/#:~:text=Put puzzles together with your,with play dough or clay

Research on not enough play:  https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/75-percent-of-children-are-not-getting-enough-playtime-according-to-new-research-300888615.html#:~:text=While 65 percent of one,nearly one third of children.

Welcome to Part 3 (of a three-part series)!  We have been talking about how you can help your toddler talk or talk more.  In this episode you are going to learn how giving choices can help increase your child's communication.  It's fun and easy to do.  Let me show you how.

If you have any concerns about your child's speech sound development, please check out this Quick Guide on my website. 

Or if you have any questions about your toddler's speech and language development, The Talking Toddler Checklist is for you.   

Please send me any questions/concerns you may have: [email protected] or click here to reach out.  

Welcome to Part 2 of How do I get my 2 year old to talk.  I’m excited you’re here! 

Last week we talked about sabotage and how this helps your child have more opportunities for communication.  If you haven’t listened already, please consider listening to episode 4 after this one. 

This week we’re talking all things narration.  It’s deceptively simple and super easy to do. It just takes a little practice and little preparation ahead of time, which I will help you with in this episode.  

Check out FREEBIES for you at www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

Connect with me at www.randolphspeechtherapy.com/contact or email at [email protected].

Referenced links:

https://www.workspaceforchildren.com/blog/how-to-use-narration-boost-independent-play

https://speakplaylove.com/how-to-talk-to-your-toddler-to-increase-language-development/

https://www.northamptonspeechtherapy.com/home/breanne-s-articles-1/8-tips-for-building-play-and-communication-at-home/

If you’ve ever asked yourself:  how do I get my two year old to talk?  (Or insert the age of your child.)  Hi and welcome!  I’m very excited you’re here and I hope today’s episode and this three part series gives you valuable and actionable information for you and your little one. 

For the next three episodes we will dive into three different strategies that you can use every day to help your little one increase their communication.  I’m going to admit, today’s strategy is not easy for mamas and dads, but it IS very effective.  Cue the Beastie boy’s song Sabotage, because we’re going to be talking about sabotaging your little one when it comes to helping them attempt to talk more. 

In this episode, I’m going to help you take stock on your interactions with your your kiddos and how you might actually be inadvertently hindering them from practicing talking.  I’ll do my best to keep it short and sweet and please stick around to the end for today’s talking tip.

Reach out and let me know how this is working for you.  Or let me know what you want to know about when it comes to your toddler's communication.  Email me at:  [email protected]

Check out free resources for you:  www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

Referenced links:

Baby signs:  https://www.thebump.com/a/how-to-teach-baby-sign-language

Baby signs:  https://huckleberrycare.com/blog/a-guide-to-baby-sign-language

Contact Heather:  https://www.randolphspeechtherapy.com/contact