Best Brain Babble Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 6 - Sharing is Sweet: Building Bonds in Baking and Beyond 58:47

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The Greatest Cake: Parenting, Sharing, and Community Book Babble and Baby Brain Welcome to another episode of with Emma and Chloe! This week, we dive into the delightful children's book 'The Greatest Cake' by Kerry Dikes. Join us as we discuss the book's themes of sharing and community, and how these simple acts can connect families and friends. Fr…

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231 Dr. Candace Holmes: NeuroFeedback: An ADHD Brain Re-Organized! 34:46

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Hey Friends~ Do you have a child with ADHD? Are you open to do something entirely different than the norm? Today, Dr. Candace Holmes talks about Neurofeedback and it’s impact on kids with Autism, ADHD, TBI, concussions, and other neurological issue. Anxiety decreases and the brain gets re-ordered, so it is functioning better. But just what is Neuro…

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230 Daniela Feldhausen: Speech Sounds and Reading Are Linked. Fun Ways Parents and Educators Can Help 37:16

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Hey Friends~ Do your kids hate reading? Wouldn’t you love it if they LOVED READING? Or… better yet, what if you knew how to teach them… from the start… to LOVE READING? In this episode, we talk about the foundations that give the confidence and skills needed to build strong reading early on. This episode is targeted towards both parents of struggli…

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Episode 5 - The Greatest Cake by Kerry Dilks 5:28

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The Greatest Cake Adventure: Sharing Happiness One Slice at a Time In this enchanting episode of Books Babble and Baby Brain, Emma reads 'The Greatest Cake' by Kerry Dilks, a magical story about a girl named Kate who loves cakes of all kinds. Kate discovers a giant, floating cake that leads her on an incredible adventure. She decides to share her d…

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Episode 4 - Exploring Home: Child-Friendly Escapes and Family Favourites 43:23

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Mum Talk Episode: Exploring Local Adventures! Join us for a delightful ‘Mum Talk’ episode of Books Babble and Baby Brain as we draw inspiration from the children's book 'Lamby and the Liver Bird' by Jude Lennon. Today's chat is all about finding joy in the familiar and turning local life into little adventures. Filled with personal anecdotes, mispr…

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229 What You Allow, You Approve: Here Is How Communication Is Impacted 25:04

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Hey Friends~ Ever wonder what your child is really learning when you give in to whining or ignore a mispronounced word? Every response—big or small—teaches kids what’s acceptable in their speech, behavior, and even their thinking. In this episode, discover how to guide communication and character by approving what helps them grow and redirecting wh…

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Episode 3 - Lamby and the Liver Bird by Jude Lennon 5:31

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A Woolly Adventure in Liverpool with Lamby and the Liver Bird - Storytime with Chloe! Welcome back to Books Babble and Baby Brain! Join Chloe as we dive into the delightful children's book 'Lamby and the Liver Bird' by Jude Lennon, illustrated by Holly Bushnell. Follow Lamby, Flossie and the woolly crew as they explore the vibrant city of Liverpool…

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Episode 2 - Mum Talk — Even Busy Bees Need a Break! Let’s Talk About Self-Care. 35:23

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In this episode of the 'Books Babble and Baby Brain' podcast, hosts Emma and Chloe discuss the significance of self-care for parents, inspired by the children's book 'Busy Bee' by Amelia Allen. They highlight how the book's daily self-care activities promote a healthy balance for both parents and children. The hosts share personal anecdotes and emp…

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228 Sherinata Pollock:Raising Happy, Healthy Kids in a Digital Age: EMFs & Brain Health 37:58

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Hey Friends~ You may have heard about the dangers of EMF radiations that comes from screens, Wi-Fi, and phones. Today, I have a guest with me to talk about how we protect ourselves and our children from these invisible dangers. With school just around the corner, this is an especially important topic! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Ho…

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Episode 1 - Busy Bee by Amelia Allen 3:49

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In this episode of Books Babble and Baby Brain, Emma shares a special story called 'Busy Bee' by Amelia Allen, illustrated by Albany Sweeney. The story centres on Busy, a hardworking bee who learns the importance of taking time for self-care. Through a week of activities including meditation, music, movement, colouring, and spending time with a fri…

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Pilot - Who Are These Two Sleep Deprived Women Anyway? 58:08

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Books Babble and Baby Brain: Our Journey Begins! In the premiere episode of 'Books Babble and Baby Brain,' join Emma and Chloe, two over-caffeinated moms, as they dive into who they are and how they met. They share their unique pregnancy stories, from early excitement to unexpected challenges, and the reality of the first six months postpartum. Emm…

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Books, Babble and Baby Brain: A Podcast for Modern Parents 1:09

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The new podcast 'Book, Babble and Baby Brain' launches Sunday, offering content for both parents and kids. Initial episodes include an introduction to the hosts and their parenting journeys, a children's story 'Busy Bee' by Amelia Allen, and candid 'Mum talks'. Regular episodes will consist of kids' stories every Tuesday and 'Mum talk' sessions eve…

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227 Child Not Doing As Told? Change Their Response With Concept Words 22:03

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Hey Friends~ When we talk to our kids, we use words that represent whole concepts all the time. We do it so spontaneously that it’s difficult to communicate without using such words. When our kids don’t have a good repertoire of concept - type words, it makes it difficult for them to do as told, express themselves, or deliver a message, accurately.…

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226 Constance Lewis: Using Colors To Get Through Big Feelings 25:12

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Hey Friends~ BIG Feelings are so hard! It’s confusing! And sometimes really disruptive. Give yourself grace parents, become curious. What if we could understand how our child felt by looking at the color that they chose to wear? Wouldn’t that be amazing and helpful?!! Today’s guest decided to combine her child’s interests with colors to create a wa…

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225 Anna Maria DiDio: When Kids Don’t Have The Words. How To Understand Behavior As Communication in Adoption Trauma 30:58

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Hey Friends~ You’ve heard many times that a child’s behavior IS communication. How do you deal with that when you are trying to create a thriving family? How does that work when you are dealing with adoption trauma, a second language and resistance to change? Anna Maria Didio shares her story of growth and learning that can apply to blended familie…

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224 Did Your Child Babble? When It Begins, What It Means, And Why It Matters 18:46

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Hey Friends~ Babbling is the foundation for first words. It's a key predictor of later language development AND the strongest early indicator that spoken language is developing on track… and so much more! Babbling is a very important part of your baby’s development. Maybe you are curious, or possibly concerned. Or.. maybe you just know someone with…

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223 Too Many Parenting Voices Talking? Critique the “7-7-7 Rule” 22:38

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Hey Friends~ There are many different parenting styles, types, and programs, and the number can vary depending on how they're categorized. Broadly, these can be grouped into Core styles, Modern styles, Therapeutic approaches. And cultural/philosophies. you're looking at LOTS of ideas and many overlap as real-life is real! And kids and parents need …

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222 Tricia Goyer: 3 Keys To Connect With Your Kids And Improve Behavior Along The Way 26:14

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Hey Friends~ Have you ever wanted to listen to the wisdom of someone who has been there? Today’s guest is that person. After raising her own kids, she & her family collectively decided to adopt kids and love them. With those adoptive kids, trauma therapy was needed. She learned to connect with those kiddos on a deep level. What she learned in traum…

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221 Gina Prosch: Have You Built a Habit Of Interaction With Your Kids? How Do It And Why It’s Important 28:03

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Hey Friends~ When we talk about a lot of stuff with our kids - the stuff that isn’t the important stuff; the stuff that is inconsequential, we develop the habit of interaction. When 90% of your interactions are wonderful, and then the hard conversations that do necessarily come, won’t be as big of a deal. The Key: have LOTS of conversations.. Why? …

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220 What Does “A Language Rich Environment” Really Mean? 25:19

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Hey Friends~ You hear child centers and schools claim to have a “Language Rich Environment”. Do you have a language rich environment at home? You can! But what exactly does that mean? And how do you create that in a way that does NOT add another thing to your to do list? The trick… is it is all about you, mom and dad. It is not actually the space o…

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219 Kerre Burley: Bedtime Resistance A Problem? SleepTalk Helps With Cooperation 38:37

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Hey Friends~ Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to teach your kids while they slept? Today’s guest says it is possible - especially when it comes to behaviors like bed wetting, and difficult emotions! You’ll LOVE this episode if you wish for a way to slide under the radar to teach your kiddo - at least for SOME of the millions of topics we want to teac…

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218 Terri Lilga: Why Is Rhyme So Important? Using Literature To Teach Beyond The Words 20:40

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Hey Friends~ I love children’s literature! It seems that ANYTHING you want to teach, you can find a book on that and use it as a springboard to help kids learn. This is especially true for social emotional learning. There is power in using stories! One mistake parents make is thinking they need to read a book as written! Today’s guest brings us int…

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217 You Want To Encourage Speech This Summer? Here’s Where To Start! 16:39

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Hey Friends~ Families often how to help their child in the summer. Since there is no speech therapy with the school in the summer, some families are nervous and wonder what to do! In this episode, we talk about foundational practices that help your children retain and learn speech sounds, particularly when they are not responding to your attempts t…

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216 Polina Shkadron: Language-Rich Environments That Match Your Child’s Play Skills 40:06

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Hey Friends~ The language you use may be LESS effective than you want! When we change HOW and WHAT we say, our communication becomes more effective. Today’s guest, Polina Shkadron, is a fellow Speech Language Pathologist who has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She guides us to focus on the LANGUAGE that helps our kids engage in play - and wit…

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215 Suzanne Culberg: Downplayed and Dismissed? Seeking Help For Your Child 46:39

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Hey Friends~ You know in your gut when things are not going right, even if you don’t have the words. It’s even harder when you tell someone, but you are told that everything is fine… but you know SOMETHING IS UP. This is the case for today’s guest. She knew that her son needed more help in his sound development, but was constantly told everything w…

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214 Wonder About Stuttering and Fluency? Jason Heffler Shares What Is Helpful From Personal Experience 30:10

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Hey Friends~ Speech confidence is important for adults and kids. Whether you are speaking in public or saying your name in front of a class, we all want to speak with confidence and certainly that what we intend to say is what will come out. Fluency is one area of speech and language development. Many, many kids stutter when they are rapidly expand…

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213 Dr. Richelle Whittaker: Raising Boys? What Every Boy-Mom Needs to Know To Build Open Communication And Emotional Connection 32:47

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Hey Friends~ Boys communicate, process emotions, and navigate the world differently—but how can we support them in becoming emotionally healthy men? Dr. Richelle Whitaker, educational psychologist and host of The Raising Sons Podcast, shares practical strategies for connecting with boys, fostering open communication, and guiding them through emotio…

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212 From Non-verbal To Verbal To Speaking On a Podcast! Sound Advice from Marsh Naidoo About CP and Building Capacity 36:44

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Hey Friends~ Sometimes it is helpful to hear success stories! We know that raising kids is a marathon not a sprint, and that means that success stories occur millions of times while raising our kids. Sometimes- when challenges are significant, we need to dig even deeper to find wins along the way. Today’s guest tells her story of raising a child wi…

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211 Receptive or Expressive Language - What’s The Difference? 20:09

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Hey Friends~ Do you Ever feel like your child understands everything but can’t quite put their thoughts into words? In this episode, I’m breaking down expressive vs. receptive language— what each one is, how it develops and of course, this knowledge will be paired with ways YOU can support the growth of BOTH receptive and expressive language skills…

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210 Kari A. Baker: Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences 31:46

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Hey Friends~ Kids with neurological differences often APPEAR typical until the invisible becomes visible. Today’s episode showcases a journey of one mom - a mom I call a very successful parent! If you know any Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences, this episode will be particularly helpful and intriguing for you. I am glad you are here. You …

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209 What Is The Difference Between SPEECH and LANGUAGE? 15:11

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Hey Friends~ What is the difference between speech and language? This common question is today’s topic. Understanding the difference helps you more accurately describe what is going on with your child when you seek guidance! Please Share, Like, Subscribe, & Follow! Also - Sign up for the Newsletter & Freebies below to stay connected to The Language…

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208 Diana Fannon: Insights From A Special Education Teacher Whose Child Receives Speech Therapy + Special Education. Sitting On Both Sides Of The Table 30:58

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Hey Friends~ Today’s guest is a mother of a child who had a language delay at age 3, and then was diagnosed with autism later. She worked in special education as a special education advocate. And then she had her own child so now she has the dual role of being BOTH the parent and an educator in the special education system. We talk about the role o…

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207 Preschooler Need A Nap, But Doesn’t Nap? Making This Transition Positive 18:14

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Hey Friends~ Although it’s true that our children do better when they nap, there is a transition out of naps. And it's usually not a smooth ride. Today we will talk about when your 3 & 4 year-old does not nap. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] Information about Costa Rica retreat: https://www.s…

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206 Jeremiah Program: Disrupting Poverty Two Generations At A Time A PODCASTHON SPECIAL EPISODE with Ally Hanten Ebert 35:59

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Hey Friends~ Podcasthon is a global movement of podcasters simultaneously promoting a charities of their choice. The Language of Play joins Podcasthon by highlighting the amazing impact of the Jeremiah Program, in this episode with Ally Hanten Ebert. PODCASTHON: "Your platform. Their story. Simultaneously, we amplify causes that matter." JEREMIAH P…

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205 Jackie Bailey: Your Vacation Is An Education - Let’s Maximize it in Costa Rica! 28:03

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Hey Friend~ In this episode, we talk about Family Talks Retreat for the whole family of kids ages 10+. I invite you to join me on this adventure in Costa Rica along with hosts Jackie Bailey and Todd Cudaback. Away from all your normal daily pressures Away from the Internet, (mostly…) Connect on a deeper level and develop your family story. Build st…

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204 A Simple Direction Made Your Child Burst Into Tears? Let’s Look At How The Brain Processed That! 29:59

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Hey Friends~ Parents say versions of, “I just asked him to say these words. I am trying to help him speak, but he melted down again. How do I help him? So common. But Why? Today we unpack another reason for this and with that understanding, you will learn where to start in making the changes you want. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Ho…

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203 Jill Garner: Building Respect & Security. It Happens Earlier Than You Think! 37:00

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Hey Friends~ In today’s world, we are taught to seek answers within ourselves. But if we stay there, we become self-absorbed or self-conceited and depressed. We need to also see outside of ourselves, looking for ways to contribute, serve others, and be connected to others. In having this balance, people become whole and happy. This foundation begin…

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202 How Is Play Different For You As An Adult? Consider This! 14:10

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Hey Friends~ There are many forms of play. And, play is different for us as we grow up! What does play look like for you now? Many adults wish for more time off from work, more time to rest and play. However, many of us have the thinking pattern that work comes before play. Perhaps you were taught that as a child. I was. What if… Your parenting cou…

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201 Leroy Slanzi: Using Free Play And Structured Play With Intention To Develop Emotional Regulation 31:33

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Hey Friends~ We experience play with our children in a variety of ways. One of those ways is Free Play. Free Play is completely imaginative and it is entirely directed by the child. Another way we play is Structured Play is when we use play to help our children go in the direction we want them to go. That may be learning, movement, practice, or any…

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Episode #200! The Top 10 Topics You Listened To + FREE GIFTS to Celebrate #200 ! 18:56

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Hey Friends~ Whoot! Surprises Today! We are CELEBRATING 200 Episodes! To CELEBRATE this milestone, I have gifts and big SAVINGS to give away! The Prizes: 4 books and 4 coaching slots and 1 Starbucks gift card! TO PLAY: EMAIL “200” to: [email protected] !! In this episode, you will enjoy learning the TOP 10 Episodes in the past 12 months! …

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199 Krista Melanson: Do I Wait or Get Help? My child’s speech is “different.” 33:29

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Hey Friends~ Have you ever thought my child’s speech is “different” and you wonder if it’s normal or possibly delayed? How do you develop your child through their issues when you aren’t sure if they are actually issues? How do you push for what you think your child might need, when you aren’t sure? Today’s guest will share her journey of being brav…

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198 Is Your Child Part of the 40% Who Struggle? The State Of Speech Pathology In The USA 16:42

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Hey Friends~ Many of you have acknowledged how much of a struggle it is to get Speech Therapy services - either enough or at all. Today, I will address what is going on in speech pathology, how this impacts you, and what you can do to help your kids. According to the National Institute of Health, 40% of our children ages 3-10 are struggling to deve…

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197 Michelle Choairy: Our Speech Therapist Became Family. Help for Complex Kids 27:30

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Hey Friends~ Do you have a complex kid? If you do, you know how much of a struggle it is to find help and get help that gives you confidence in the future. Are you struggling with Mom Guilt? You are not alone! Today’s guest shares her journey with having a complex kid and her journey with speech therapy. Michelle Choairy’s child has Childhood Aprax…

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196 I’m always giving in! How do I stop? 2 Examples to support the process 29:25

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Hey Friends~ Your kids whine … and after a while, you doubt your resolve. “Maybe I am being too harsh.” “Maybe one more cookie doesn’t matter.” “Maybe they aren’t tired enough to go to sleep.” Then, as time goes on, you resent the situation. You resent that you got yourself in this situation AGAIN. And, in those moments, you even resent your child……

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195 Zorina Pritchett: Using Games To Develop Reading, Writing, Speaking and Comprehension After Brain Injury 29:26

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Hey Friends~ How do you re-teach language to someone who has had a brain injury and lost their language? Today’s guest does a fantastic job to describe how she taught her brother to speak , read, write, and comprehend again after a stroke. This episode is inspiring and educational on how you can build confidence and encourage as well as build in jo…

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194 Just What IS Your Child’s Behavior Communicating this Holiday Season?!? 16:47

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Hey Friends~ IF Behavior IS Communication, then WHAT are they communicating??! This is a common question parents ask! Today we will dig into some common ways that kids communicate with us - IN WAYS THAT WE DON’T LIKE! When we learn how to interpret well, we can give words to our littles so that they have other ways to communicate. When a tantrum wo…

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193 DJ Stutz: Are Your Traditions Working For You? Which Ones To Get Out Of! 19:49

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Hey Friends~ The holidays are here! This means high stress for some, while it’s a lot of joy and fun for others! Which one is you? Perhaps both! In this episode, we talk with child expert, DJ Stutz, about how we can make the holidays less stressful and what you can do to prepare ourselves and set ourselves and our kids up for success. Do you have t…

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192 Getting Kids Involved In Family Activities, Without The Fuss! 18:10

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Hey Friends~ It is Holiday time of the year!! No matter where you are in the world, you are quite possibly celebrating SOMETHING during these shortest days of the year! It’s often hard to keep up with school and normal daily life - without also adding in big celebrations. But that is just what goes on in December! How do we Keep the joy? Keep it li…

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191 Julia Cook: Your Internet-Connected Child Learns Differently. Need Insights? 39:33

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Hey Friends~ Have you ever had a book that changes how you communicate with your child? Maybe the book showed a new way to handle a problem - and you think, I am going to be more like Mrs. Buttercup! Maybe that story helped you learn how to explain something in a way that your child understands. Maybe it is a concept, maybe a behavior. Maybe the st…

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190 Bob Hastings: Using Storytelling to Help Kids Listen & Imagine 25:23

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Hey Friends~ Holidays are a time that we create stories. Stories have the power to draw our families together and we can weave into those stories the lessons that we really want our kids to know! Listening to stories is a fabulous way to TRAIN OUR IMAGINATION AND OUR LISTENING SKILLS at the same time! Do you do any “Listen-Only” stories? Human brai…