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The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention

Dinalynn Rosenbush, SLP | Speech Pathologist, Parent Mentor, Communication with Kids
Child Development
Parenting
Parenting Strategies
Language Development
Speech Therapy
Communication Skills
Speech-Language Delay
Communication
Speech-Language Pathology
Child Behavior
ADHD
Homeschooling
Communication Strategies
Listening Skills
Emotional Regulation
Speech Language Pathology
Speech and Language Delay
Language Delays
Education
Play-Based Learning

*** WINNER of the 2026 Lifestyle Podcast Award! *** ***Top 1.5% Parenting Podcast Worldwide***Getting Kids to Listen | Speech Therapy | Child Communication | Parenting Strategies

Are you tired of repeating yourself, dealing with meltdowns, or wondering why your child still isn’t listening? Are you worried about speech delays, language development, behavior challenges, or communication struggles? ... more

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Hey Friends~

Your child hears you say something... but did they actually get the message?

Sometimes communication breaks down because children can't fully access language. It may be hearing loss, difficulty processing information, speech delays, or... more

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Hey Friends~

Some kids can talk—but don’t in certain situations. Maybe they suddenly go silent at school, church, or around other people. In this episode of our When Communication Is Hard series, we’re talking about selective mutism and anxiety-base... more

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Hey Friends~

Most of us don’t remember what it felt like to learn language for the very first time as young children. We focus so much on letters, books, and what children see—but are we overtraining eyes while undertraining ears?

After experiencin... more

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If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s mouth breathing, poor sleep, unclear speech, or constant frustration could mean something deeper… this episode is for you. Today, I’m talking with Luba Patlakh about tongue ties, therapy, whe... more

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Recent Guests

Tracie Rieder
Owner of Circle of Friends Signing School; signed language educator
Circle of Friends Signing School; Time Out Behavior Coaching
Episode: 270 Tracie Rieder: Using Signs As A Bridge To Speaking
Emily Cadiz
Educator, researcher, founder of Prelude Early Learning
Prelude Early Learning / Finnegan the Dragon
Episode: 268 Emily Cadiz: What If Music Isn’t a Bonus—but the Brain’s Gateway to Reading?
Luba Patlakh
Speech Language Pathologist and founder of Kidology
Kidology
Episode: 267 Luba Patlakh: Snip or Skip? Navigating the Tongue Tie Controversy
Sarah James
Speech-language pathologist
Self-employed/SLP practice
Episode: 266 Sarah James: What Do Speech Sounds Have to Do With Reading?
Tamara Tuckson
McKenzie's mother
Episode: 263 Tamara Tuckson & Mckenzie Tuckson: Does AAC Replace Their Voice—or Reveal It?
McKenzie Tuckson
Co-author of Mckenzie Can Talk and Mckenzie Can Cheer
Episode: 263 Tamara Tuckson & Mckenzie Tuckson: Does AAC Replace Their Voice—or Reveal It?
Jan Talen
Marriage and Family Therapist, founder of Us and Kids
Us and Kids
Episode: 261 Jan Talen: Struggling Kids, Stressed Marriage. Where Do You Start?
Melissa Schulz
Parenting coach and behavior analyst
Self-employed; focuses on parenting strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodiverse kids
Episode: 260 Melissa Schulz: Have A Strong-Willed, Highly Sensitive, or Neurodiverse Child?
Amanda Berardi
Founder of Small Steps in Speech
Small Steps in Speech
Episode: 258 Need Funding For Speech Therapy? Podcasthon Charity Highlight: Small Steps in Speech with Amanda Berardi

Host

Dinalynn Rosenbush
Host and Speech-Language Pathologist; parent coach with a focus on calm, practical strategies to support listening, language development, and behavior as communication.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Such a joy!

    Podchaser
    5
    Dinalynn Rosenbush
    4 months ago
  • Great focus

    Dinalyn is very focused on improving outcomes for kids through supporting parents in their daily struggles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrandmaDebRech
    United States5 months ago
  • A great, well-prepared host

    Review of Dinalynne of The Language of Play podcast.

    Dinalynn was a delightful host for our podcast. Our discussion flowed freely and we shared many experiences and thoughts about helping parents and children communicate successfully. I was also impressed in how well prepared Dinalynn was for our podcast. She had come up with very informative questions to discuss child emotional development and parent-child communication at different stages of child development.

    I would recommend Dinalynn hig... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dsmarc
    United States7 months ago
  • A warm, helpful podcast for parents! 🌷

    I’m a mom with a 3-year-old son living in Taipei. Although there are many well-trained speech pathologists here, it’s hard to find accessible and supportive social media resources for parents like me.

    Dinalynn’s podcast has truly helped me learn how to play with my child in a fun, meaningful way. Her positive energy and thoughtful advice always make me feel encouraged. Thank you for creating this wonderful podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pinkaintaiwan
    Taiwan8 months ago
  • Expert Help for Parents

    Dinalynn’s wisdom about how children communicate is gold! Communication equals connection. Is your child struggling to communicate in a positive way? Highly recommend you seek out Dinalynn’s help!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melanie Anne J
    Canada10 months ago

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266 Sarah James: What Do Speech Sounds Have to Do With Reading?
Q: What can parents do at home to support these pillars without feeling overwhelmed?
Parents can focus on shared book experiences that emphasize listening, talking about pictures, asking predictive questions, and repeating books to reinforce vocabulary and comprehension. They should use real books, engage in word-rich conversations, and tailor book choices to the child's interests to boost motivation and long-term reading success.
266 Sarah James: What Do Speech Sounds Have to Do With Reading?
Q: What are the five pillars of literacy and why are they important?
The five pillars are phonemic awareness, phonics, text comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. They form a developmental sequence: strong auditory skills underpin phonics, which then supports decoding and meaning-making; together they enable fluent, meaningful reading.
261 Jan Talen: Struggling Kids, Stressed Marriage. Where Do You Start?
Q: You mentioned the three Cs—connect, communicate, and the third one, which is conflict resolution. Can you explain how you integrate these in a typical week?
We emphasize staying connected first, then using clear communication, and finally approaching conflicts with curiosity and the assumption that we'll find the best outcome together rather than winning. This creates a win-win dynamic that supports both marriage and parenting.
260 Melissa Schulz: Have A Strong-Willed, Highly Sensitive, or Neurodiverse Child?
Q: Tell us why you focus on parents first.
She explains that calming and regulating the parent is foundational; when parents are in a regulated state, they can be curious and compassionate, which leads to more effective responses and better compliance from children. She also notes that addressing the parent's nervous system helps unlock the child's capacity to learn new skills.
258 Need Funding For Speech Therapy? Podcasthon Charity Highlight: Small Steps in Speech with Amanda Berardi
Q: Tell us a little bit about Marc and how the formation really began, and why you did it.
Amanda shares how she met Marc, his Army service and Green Beret status, and how his death spurred the creation of the nonprofit to honor his legacy and fund children's speech services.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Language of Play

What is The Language of Play about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, brain-based strategies to support children's speech, language development, and listening skills through everyday play and parent-child interactions. Episodes frequently cover literacy foundations, language processing, behavior as communication, and strategies to reduce tantrums and power struggles—often narrated through a speech-language pathologist host with real-world coaching tips for parents and educators. A notable strength is its clear, actionable guidance tailored to a broad spectrum of kids—from late talkers and neurodivergent children to bilingual learners—using short, doable episodes that emphasize connection, routine, and gentle coaching. The format excels at translating clinical concepts into at-ho... more

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1. Tracie Rieder
2. Emily Cadiz
3. Luba Patlakh
4. Sarah James
5. Tamara Tuckson
6. McKenzie Tuckson
7. Jan Talen
8. Melissa Schulz

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