232 Series: Speech & Language Delays: What Parents Need to Know

Hey Friends~  “Is my child behind in speech? When should my toddler be talking? Should I wait and see, or do I need to worry right now? If you’ve ever asked yourself those questions, you’re not alone. Parents all over the world type those exact words into Google every single day — because watching your child struggle to talk, or not knowing if they’re on track, can feel overwhelming. This is the FIRST EPISODE IN THIS SERIES as we talk about speech and language delays in young children, focusing on ages 1-5.   In this episode, you will  understand the difference between speech and language,  what milestones matter, which red flags you shouldn’t ignore, and what you can do at home right now to support your child - whether or not there is a delay! You are your child’s best teacher!  This episode will help you maximize on that! Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  [email protected]   A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!   The Center for Play & Exploration: Click here to set up a conversation with Director Dave Bindewald to help you generate new ideas and practices in your parenting, work, and life. Get unstuck and recover some delight on the way! Mention the Language of Play and get a 20% discount LighteningAdminVA:  Helping you handle tech, business, and other electronic issues to make your life easier. LighteningAdminVA.com   Contact:  [email protected]   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss working together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   WE’VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU!  Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected]   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand Language 184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth 209 What Is The Difference Between SPEECH and LANGUAGE? 224 Did Your Child Babble? When It Begins, What It Means, And Why It Matters 220 What Does “A Language Rich Environment” Really Mean? Series on speech sound development:  Episodes 56-64 04 One-Year-Old Language Learning with a Book