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Does your toddler use less words than expected for their age? Have you read all of the books, tried the educational toys, talked to your friends, and watched the videos? This podcast is recorded by a licensed speech pathologist, for parents, and outlines

Tiffany Thompson MA, CCC-SLP


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    You Can't Talk "Too Much" with Your Toddler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 9:26


    Season 5, Episode 6 Children need to hear lots of language in the first 2-3 years of their life. I talk about ways that you can purposefully choose how you use language so that it has the most benefit for your child. https://www.amazon.com/Thirty-Million-Words-Building-Childs/dp/0525954872

    Season 5, Episode 5: The Stages of Pretend Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 10:54


    This is an expansion on the past episode I did as a general play skill review; I delve deeper into the stages of pretend play and why a child may not be engaging in skills as would be expected. The 5 Stages of Pretend Play in Early Childhood - Empowered Parents 'Pretend play' is important to kids' development - Sanford Health News This was an interesting newer article about behaviors within pretend play: A New Theory of the Progression of Pretend Play Development | Psychology Today

    Season 5, Episode 4: Instagram Stories Don't Show the Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 4:00


    Just a little reminder for you about the end goal, the skill, the celebration not reflecting the process that got a person to that skill.

    Season 5, Episode 3: Ms. Rachel is great, and........

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 10:23


    Ms Rachel has become every child's favorite YouTube star! Her videos are educational and animated and fun for our kids. However, watching Ms Rachel or any other educational video may not give you the "results" you are looking for in building language. I talk about why in this episode.

    Season 5, Episode 2: How to Break a Power Struggle with Your Toddler

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 9:03


    You ask your child to do something. You get a resounding "no"! You push. they push back. Now you're in a power struggle. What can you do? I offer 5 ways to interrupt the dreaded power struggle. Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for journal entries and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children. How to End Power Struggles with Toddlers - Kars4Kids Parenting How to Avoid Power Struggles with Children (verywellfamily.com)

    Season 5, Episode 1: "Cooking" With Your Toddler

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 11:16


    Cooking with your Toddler (meal prep, food assembly, putting a plate together) teaches many different language concepts, independence, and can also help a picky eater with their sensitivity to new foods.

    Season 4, Episode 30: Working on Skills in the "Challenge Zone"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 7:11


    In this episode, I describe targeting skills in a child's "Zone of Proximal Development" to ensure that a child is being challenged, but just enough. Have a great August-see you after Labor Day! How Vygotsky Defined the Zone of Proximal Development (verywellmind.com) Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

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    Season 4, Episode 29: Don't Give Up Hope that Your Child will Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 6:22


    I've worked mostly with kiddos under 3 throughout my career, but in recent years I've seen kids up 6 and 7 years old- and I have great news! Even if your child is not using words at 3, that does not mean in all cases that they won't use words. Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 28: Beyond "Help Me"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 4:21


    Just like kiddos who get stuck using the sign for "more" to ask for anything, I have kiddos who get stuck using "help me" for all of their needs. I discuss how to move past using a single phrase as a catch-all. Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 27: Supporting Language Development in Visual Learners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 7:27


    I love talking about helping our visual learners with speech! Language is primarily an auditory channel skill for most learners, but visual learners may need you to break down language in a way that supports their learning style. I cover ways to support this learning style and give a boost to your visual learner's understanding. Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 26: Breaking Free of Memorization Tasks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 6:47


    I offer ways to "mix up" language teaching to help get a child out of a single-word rut. Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 25: Books Without Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 6:16


    Hi everyone! I hope you had a great holiday. This episode talks about one of my favorite types of books- those with busy backgrounds that can help children use more complex vocabulary as they read! I talk about one brand of books in particular, but there are lots of books out there with complex backgrounds. You and your child can spend a long time together noticing the different characters in the book, talking about what they are doing, and solving problems you see in the books. Wimmelbook Publishing – We open seemingly endless worlds Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go: Scarry, Richard: 8601420760561: Amazon.com: Books Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 24: Children are Efficient

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 4:23


    This is a topic that I teased out from an earlier episode, and something I bring up with parents when their child is tantruming because they've been asked to use a word and do not want to. "Why do you want me to use a word, when pointing and grunting has worked pretty well for me so far?".

    Season 4, Episode 23: New Research in Reading to Infants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 4:28


    I'm passing on the newest research about language development in infants! How many books per day do you think you need to read to your child to help them develop their expressive and receptive language skills? bit.ly/daily-book Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4 Episode 22: New Research in Children Playing Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 4:03


    This is a short one! I cover a recent research study that looks at whether children's cognitive skills are affected by playing video games. https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/1864-1105/a000364 Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 21: Reviewing "Time Out"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 10:13


    Ah, Time Out. It's supposed to be a great technique for helping kids understand rules without having to resort to more strict forms of punishment- but how do we do it? How long should it be, how to we make it helpful, and how do we keep those kids in their spot? I combed the internet for the experts on this technique, ways to carry them out, and what to do if the techniques don't seem to work. How to Do an Effective Time-Out | Psychology Today6 Successful Time-Out Tactics (parents.com) What to do when time-outs don't work (ages 3 to 4) | BabyCenter (This is a great resource if you've tried the techniques and they just don't seem to work) Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 20: Hitting and Biting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 13:12


    I'm no behavior expert, but I've seen kids and parents who struggle with hitting and biting behaviors throughout my years as an in-home speech therapist. I did a lot of research to find out the main reasons why children hit and bite, and what the experts suggest you do- as well as one big thing a parent or caregiver should NOT do- in helping reduce or eliminate these behaviors. Toddler Biting: How To Stop a Toddler From Biting – Cleveland ClinicUnderstanding and Responding to Children Who Bite | NAEYC Anger, Irritability and Aggression in Kids > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine Toddler aggression: When to worry and how to stop your toddler from hitting | BabyCenter Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 19: Is it "Bad Behavior"? Consistency in Parenting Styles Across Caregivers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 9:16


    When children seem to "lash out" or have more tantrums than expected, I typically try to look at the rules that are being set and if there are differences in how parents and caregivers are implementing and reinforcing the rules in the home. Looking at how rules and boundaries are being communicated and follow through in goals occurs in a child's different environments can sometimes explain why there is confusion in a young child. Why Does Consistency Matter in Parenting? (verywellfamily.com) Why Consistent Parenting Is So Important, and So Hard | Psychology Today Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 18: Advanced Strategies for Improving Speech Production and Clarity (PROMPT and DTTC)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 6:18


    I recently completed the most basic PROMPT training to learn a touch-based system to help children access speech sounds more easily and across words. I explain reasons why this might be helpful to use and also touch on another system that has been used as well to help with speech sounds (DTTC). What Is the PROMPT Method? (therapyworks.com) Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) – Child Apraxia Treatment Visit my website at ⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 17: Whole Word Vs Phonics for Learning Reading Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 7:24


    Everything old is new again! Back in the 70s/80s, there was a debate about which was the best way to teach reading to young children. Is it better to teach sight words, or is it better to teach decoding skills through phonics drills? That debate has been picked up anew in the last decade. I go over the types of learning each entail, and what is the "best way" to help kids learn better reading skills. Whole Word vs Phonics - Reading Wars! - Understanding the Differences between these 2 Approaches - Learning Reading HubPhonics vs. Whole Language | Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D. (institute4learning.com) Visit my website at ⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 16: Core Vocabulary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 5:35


    It is very important to build a child's repertoire of names of their favorite objects, but how do we move them on to longer phrases and sentences when they are ready to combine words? "Core" vocabulary is a list of the most commonly used words in child language, and they have the power to boost use of phrases significantly. 100highfrequencycorewords21.pdf (aaclanguagelab.com) Visit my website at ⁠⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

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    Season 4, Episode 15: Maybe They Just Haven't Gotten the Skill.....Yet.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 6:28


    In this episode, I talk about developmental milestones and variability in children's development. Because every child has their own path, a chart or a video of your friend's child showing a skill gives little information about when your child will have that skill.

    Season 4, Episode 14: Setting Kids up for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 12:04


    I mentioned this briefly in S4 Ep 12- but we want to make sure that we are looking a few steps ahead in situations with our young kiddos so that we can problem-solve for any issues that can be avoided in play and in routines. Making a few small changes to how you approach an activity with your child, or how you work with them to learn a new skill, can be the difference between having a great experience and one where there are lots of "no"s. Visit my website at ⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 13: Learning Styles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 11:01


    Consider learning styles when you are looking for ways to help your child learn any new concept. The "Verbal" channel might not be their strongest way to access information. I describe the styles and how you can teach common concepts in each style. Visit my website at ⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 12: Redirecting Behaviors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 12:57


    As an EI therapist, I tend to work along with the discipline styles my parents use. There are alternatives to time out or other discipline when you can see that a behavior or situation could become dangerous but has not yet, during "power struggles", if your child gets upset during transitions, or when they are stuck emotionally and you are unable to help them calm easily. Consider using some of these strategies rather than using "no" or putting a child in time out.  Visit my website at ⁠PlayTeachTalk⁠ for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel ⁠Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 11: Teaching Back and Forth Ball Play (and Turn-Taking!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 6:15


    Taking turns with your eye contact, smile, voice, and body movements are all precursors to learning to interact with a communication partner. Taking turns in play is also essential as a part of participatory play. I share a strategy from a recent therapy session that might help your child to learn how to move a ball back and forth between you. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 10: My 100th Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 6:44


    It's wonderful to be here! Creating a resource for families to learn about speech and language development and all of the developmental skills that evolve in conjunction with them has been a pleasure. I'm looking forward to feedback and ways to add more value to this podcast as it grows more in 2023. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 9: Toys: More is not Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 7:06


    I offer a few suggestions to help reduce visual distractions as your child is learning about play and language through their toys. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 8: Using AI to Teach Language to Bilingual and Multilingual Language Learners

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 7:44


    I update parents on a recent article that discusses use of AI to help teach language to children who are bilingual or multilingual in a language that is not mastered by their available SLPs. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 7: The Top 5 Things You Might Not Be Teaching Your Toddler!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 9:24


    During my time in the homes, I have seen a few concepts go out of style for teaching kids under 3. Educational toys are not being geared towards these concepts, and that can make teaching them a little tricky. Listen for the ones that need extra supervision from an adult. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

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    Season 4, Episode 6: Teaching Language When a Child Does Not Use "Typical" Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 7:03


    It can sometimes throw us off as parents and caregivers when our child plays with a toy in a different way it was intended- what are we supposed to do? Follow their lead? Correct them? Show them how to play with the toys in the way they are intended? And how do we use language related to the toys to help build their language? Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 5: The Difference Between "Vocal Play" and "Imitation"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 6:21


    In speaking with one of my families, I thought it might help to distinguish the difference between an infant playing with sounds and an older child imitating sounds and words. I hope this sheds some light for why some children seem to make lots of sounds as babies, but when it's time to build their own sound or word vocabulary, there seems to be a lag in skills (which we sometimes think is regression, or losing skills). Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 4: Pediatric Voice Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 8:40


    If your child has a hoarse voice, even if they are 3 or 4 years old, they can be successful in therapy to treat their voice. I go over ways to help your child use their voice in a healthy way and some of the options for therapy and treatment for voice disorders in young children. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube Pediatric Voice Disorders | Durham, Raleigh, North Carolina | Duke Health Pediatric Voice Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment | The ASHA Leader

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    Season 4, Episode 3: Help! My Previously Easygoing Child is Protesting and Refusing EVERYTHING!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 4:50


    It is common to see kiddos who previously did not communicate or follow directions, but were laid-back, to start to make refusals and protest when they have been through a few months of speech therapy. I explain why and ways to help your child work through their frustration. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 4, Episode 2: Interoception: Understanding What's Going on In Your Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 8:28


    Do you have a child who doesn't let you know until the verylastminute that they have to use the bathroom? Does your child not ask for food and then seem to get really hangry? Does your child not seem to have awareness of when they have gotten too hot or too cold, and you're putting a blanket on a child with a blue nose? They may have an issue with interoception. I go over what this means and the types of activities that can help children tune into their inner states more readily. To see if your child could benefit from these activities, consult with an Occupational Therapist with training in this area of development. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube The 8th Sense Explained: 7 Interoception Activities for Kids (merakilane.com) Interoception: The Secret Ingredient | Dana Foundation

    Season 4, Episode 1: ARFID (Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 17:27


    ARFID as a diagnosis has only been around for about 10 years. It is one of the more severe issues with "picky eating" where a child eats very few foods, which can cause significant gaps in nutrition. Leaving out critical vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients can affect how a young child's brain and body develop. I cover a few signs of the disorder and how it impacts the child and their family. A team approach is crucial to make progress in helping a child learn to explore and accept new foods, which will not only broaden their food repertoire, but opens up social events for which they had typically sat out because of their limited foods. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) | National Eating Disorders Association Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) - Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital - vD (hopkinsallchildrens.org) What Is ARFID? - Child Mind Institute

    Season 3, Episode 30: Holidays and Special Events for Building Language and Vocabulary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 6:06


    In this episode, I describe how you can enhance your child's ability to build phrases, sentences, and recall stories better using the novel decorations, events, and routines that happen around the holidays. Any event that is interesting to your child is a great opportunity for learning. Model the language around the objects and activity that is interesting to them. This is the final episode of Season 3! See you in January 2023. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 3, Episode 29: Effect of Wearing Masks on Child Language Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 5:13


    Having the bottom half of our faces covered throughout the past few years has had an effect on children's language development. I discuss how to help children attend better to language modeled by others. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-.or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube

    Season 3, Episode 28: Try This to Help Your Child Focus Longer on Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 4:51


    The holidays are approaching! I provide a suggestion to help your child focus on play with you and on individual toys for longer periods of time. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube.

    Season 3, Episode 27: Co-Regulation: Helping Infants, Toddlers, and Older Kids Learn to Calm Their Bodies By Example

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 14:48


    Co-Regulation is a term that emerged from the concept of self-regulation, or learning how to tune into one's emotions and feelings and engage in ways to calm and soothe the nervous system. Though it is used in different contexts, I discuss what co-regulation means as it applies to parents and caregivers and how they interact with children. How we approach and respond to children can greatly affect how they learn to interact with the world, and how they learn to check in with their own minds and bodies when they experience stress. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube. Co-Regulation From Birth Through Young Adulthood: A Practice Brief (unc.edu) Using Co-Regulation To Help A Child Develop Self-Regulation - Havern School How Co-regulation with Parents Develops into Self-Regulation in Children (parentingforbrain.com)

    Season 3, Episode 26: Motor Planning and How It Affects Play, Feeding, and Speech Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 13:29


    I recently attended a training that went further into depth about how motor planning skills can affect how children play with toys. Does your child move very quickly from one toy to another without really stopping to play with them? Do they seem to play with a preferred toy in the same way all of the time? While we sometimes look at these types of play as being characteristic of children on the Autism spectrum, the simple play and quick movement to new toys may have to do with a breakdown in motor planning skills, from having a concept of how they want to play with the toy, all the way to whether they can take the feedback they get when their intent goes wrong and adapt to it and change their approach. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube. Motor Planning: Learning How to Use the Body – BabySparks 5 Therapist-Approved Motor Planning Activities | NAPA Center

    Season 3, Episode 25: Executive Function Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 11:10


    Lying underneath many of the other developmental skills that a child learns is their executive function skills. I cover what that term means, and touch on how deficits in these skills can affect other areas of development. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube. Executive Function Skills By Age: What To Look For | Life Skills Advocate Strategies to Strengthen Executive Function | Psychology Today Canada How to Boost Executive Function in Children & Why It's Important to Helping Them Thrive - Hey Sigmund

    Season 3, Episode 24: Choosing a Daycare

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 15:52


    There are lots of options available to have child care in the US. I go over the most common options, the star rating system for daycares, and additional things to look for when you are doing a walk-through of a center. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children-or visit my YouTube Channel Tiffany Thompson - YouTube. How Points are Earned - How Points are Earned (ncdhhs.gov)

    Season 3, Episode 23: Self-Discipline and Perseverance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 9:23


    In a recent article I read, a child psychologist referenced a 2005 study that showed that self-discipline and perseverance was a better predictor of how a child would succeed in school than their IQ. I give some tips to help enhance both self-discipline and perseverance. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children. Self-Discipline Outdoes IQ in Predicting Academic Performance of Adolescents - Angela L. Duckworth, Martin E.P. Seligman, 2005 (sagepub.com) EJ746291.pdf (ed.gov) 8 Ways to Teach Kids Self-Discipline Skills (verywellfamily.com)

    Season 3, Episode 22: Coaching Deeper Dive and Natural Learning Environment Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 14:05


    I mentioned Coaching in a prior episode; Megan Hardisty and I go a little further into the meaning of parent coaching and touch on NLEP's. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children.

    Season 3, Episode 21: Assistive Technology for Mobility and Positioning

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 8:14


    Megan Hardisty joins me for another episode to talk about the AT lending library and the "magic" that can be created by using assistive technology to support a variety of developmental skills, while allowing children to explore their world and have new experiences as they develop. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children.

    Season 3, Episode 20: Physical Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 13:28


    I interview Megan Hardisty, PT, DPT, who gives us insight into what physical therapy is and how it is used for young children. Pathways.org | Tools to maximize child development Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children.

    Season 3, Episode 19: Hippotherapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 15:28


    I interview Lisa Costa, MA, OTR/L, who is certified in Hippotherapy, to give us a peek into the therapy, who does it, what ages of children can be involved in the therapy, and the benefits it has. We also go into Therapeutic Riding and touch on other therapeutic benefits that riding and interacting with horses can have. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children.

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    Season 3, Episode 18: Bilingual Language Learners

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 10:30


    Does it hurt or benefit a child to be exposed to two (or more) languages? I talk about the different types of language acquisition, the concept of a dominant language when children are exposed to more than one language, the "silent period", and how best to present languages to children to help them build strong skills in both languages. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children.

    Season 3, Episode 17: Responsive Feeding

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 10:55


    Responsive Feeding is another buzzword going around the parenting and childhood development communities. I discuss what it entails. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children. What is Responsive Feeding? | The Nourished Child Responsive Feeding Infosheet - Baby Friendly Initiative (unicef.org.uk)

    Season 3, Episode 16: Baby Led Weaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 8:26


    Baby Led Weaning has taken over as a new way to approach the move from exclusively bottle- or breast-fed children to first foods without the extra expense of prepackaged baby foods. I discuss one difference that a motor-based approach has with Baby Led Weaning as well as ways to incorporate those principles while still encouraging development of chewing skills in stages. Visit my website at PlayTeachTalk for journal entries, YouTube videos, and short courses offered twice monthly to enhance language skills in young children. Baby-Led Weaning: How to Start and Best BLW Foods | Pampers 15 Stage One Baby Food Purees (4-6 Months) - Baby Foode (Medical guidelines have returned to the recommendation of 6 months to start purees- if the child is able to sit up independently)

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