Before the First Words: How We Shape a Child’s Language Guest: Jeaneen Tang

How much does the way we interact with young children shape their ability to communicate?In this episode of The Wisdom Transfer, speech-language pathologist Jeaneen Tang shares lessons from more than 20 years of working in language development—and the deeply personal journey of raising her son, Che, after a traumatic brain injury and stroke at just 13 months old.We explore early language development, when parents should be concerned about delayed speech, common communication mistakes adults may unknowingly make, the power of everyday play, and Jeaneen’s intriguing “Play Dumb & Sabotage” approach.At the heart of the conversation is an important question:What if some of the most powerful tools for developing a child’s language are already hidden inside the everyday moments we share with them?Connect with Jeaneen: https://www.playdumbandsabotage.com/