You are in for a treat!  This is my first interview and it's with my friend and fellow Speech Language Pathologist, Racheal.  She has a wealth of knowledge and shares some golden nuggets in this episode.  Learn the importance of meeting toddlers where they’re at developmentally to help them develop communication, what could be hindering communication opportunities, raising expectations for our kiddos, and how to partner with your speech therapist and the importance of honesty between parent and clinician.  Stick around to the end for her Talking Tip.  It's excellent and quite honestly, it’s not something we’ve talked about enough on this podcast up to this point.   Reach out if you have any questions or any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com.   Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.    Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

Hello and Welcome!  If you’re in a busy season, this episode is for you.  If you’re an overwhelmed mama or dad who also wants their toddler to be understood and heard, take just a few moments to listen.  We’re going to talk about the one thing for you to focus on.  Permission to let go of the others during a busy season and always permission to let go of perfectionism.   Reach out if you have any questions or any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com.   Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.    Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

Hello 2024!  Happy New Year to the mamas and dads out there; especially to those of you concerned about your little one’s late talking.  Let's leave that worry behind in 2023 and take action in 2024.  I hope this episode encourages you in this. Start to take small action steps today with the information from Episodes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.  You can learn new ways to read books, different ways to play, and specific techniques to help your child talk and talk more. Reach out if you have any questions or any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to me at hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com. Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.  Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com   Prayers for Families, Parents, and Children: https://www.compassionuk.org/prayers/prayers-for-children/#:~:text=Prayers%20for%20children%27s%20protection&text=Prayer%3A%20Lord%20God%2C%20we%20praise,every%20hair%20on%20their%20head.   https://garmentsofsplendor.com/prayers-for-family/   https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/online-resources/prayer-index/family-prayers   https://www.pray.com/articles/prayers-for-family   https://couragehopelove.com/prayers-for-family/

Hello and welcome!  What do you do when your toddler has a tantrum in public?  What do you do when people are staring or, worse yet, making judgmental comments or rolling their eyes?  It happens.  People do and say really dumb things from time to time.  BUT, you do not need to carry their actions and responses.     Take a listen and if you need help reflecting on different situations similar to what I talk about in today's episode, please reach out:  hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com   Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.    Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com

Hi y’all!   Let’s talk about toys and toddlers in today’s episode.  It’s not about the latest and greatest, it’s about engaging your child in play; which is their preferred way of learning. Thank so much for stopping by and listening in! Let me know if you have any questions or if you have any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out:  hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com.   Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.    Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com Resources: Choosing safe toys:  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/safetoys-young.html#:~:text=When%20checking%20a%20toy%20for,the%20back%20of%20the%20mouth   Tips for choosing Toys for toddlers from Zero to Three: https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/tips-for-choosing-toys-for-toddlers/   Choose the ‘right’ toys: https://arbetterbeginnings.com/parents-families/family-resource-library/play-is-learning/choose-the-right-toys#:~:text=Toys%20should%20match%20a%20child%27s,unsafe%2C%20toxic%20or%20flammable%20materials.&text=To%20survive%20a%20child%27s%20repeated,of%20stable%20and%20solid%20materials.   Educational Toddler Toys (I am not affiliated with this company, I just liked what I saw.): https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toys/toys_by_ages/top_picks_toddlers.cfm?&source=google&kwid=Unique%20gifts%20for%20toddlers&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAvdCrBhBREiwAX6-6Uqva-LCW6rTTJzoVOvr1ffuFCzjfl79PXix3GgBSpFXOwtRrxcYzOhoC6JQQAvD_BwE   Good Housekeeping recommendations:  https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/gift-ideas/g1900/gifts-for-toddlers/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_ga_ghk_md_pmx_us_urlx_19597983321&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAvdCrBhBREiwAX6-6UlTeu49hhM18M47EAPZkinPV5By0LOSG589VFmnFgiYY8wLJw0T6bxoCnLsQAvD_BwE

Show Notes: Happy Thanksgiving!     Honestly, today’s episode title is a bit cheeky.  I’m telling you the one thing to NOT do this Thanksgiving.  But what I really want is for you to give yourself permission to enjoy this holiday, however that looks for you.       Let me know if you have any questions or if you have any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to me at hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com.   Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.    Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com Resources: https://tinybeans.com/thanksgiving-games-for-kids/ https://happytoddlerplaytime.com/thanksgiving-activities-for-toddlers/ https://funlearningforkids.com/thanksgiving-games-and-activities-for-kids/

Play is POWERFUL.  I’m going to show you why in this episode, by telling you ten things play is and is not.  My goal is, by the end of this, you are encouraged to keep playing with your child.  That you’ll see that your child learns valuable skills for life when he or she is stacking blocks, feeding a teddy bear, or pretending to stir cake batter.   Let me know if you have any questions or if you have any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible - for YOU.  Reach out to hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com.   Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or the Quick Guide to Speech Development.   Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com Resources: Development of Play:  https://pathways.org/kids-learn-play-6-stages-play-development/   Benefits of Play:  https://www.thegeniusofplay.org/tgop/benefits/genius/benefits-of-play/benefits-of-play-home.aspx?hkey=75c664db-cb16-4004-8756-03ba00ba381e   Baby Games Calendar from Pathways.org:  https://pathways.org/baby-milestones-calendar/   Five Ways to Play:  https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/5-ways-to-play/   Play with a 1-3 month old babies:  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/learn13m.html#:~:text=Gently clap your baby's hands,for your baby to imitate.   Play with 3-6 month old babies:  https://themomfriend.com/activities-for-3-to-6-month-babies/   Play with 6-12 month old babies:  https://www.parents.com/baby/development/growth/11-fun-activities-for-babies-6-to-12-months/   Activities for a one-year old:  https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/activities-for-one-year-olds   Activities for a two-year old:  https://www.splashlearn.com/blog/activities-for-two-year-old-toddlers/   Activities for a three-year old:  https://www.choc.org/primary-care/ages-stages/3-years/#:~:text=Put puzzles together with your,with play dough or clay   Research on not enough play:  https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/75-percent-of-children-are-not-getting-enough-playtime-according-to-new-research-300888615.html#:~:text=While 65 percent of one,nearly one third of children.

Welcome to Part 3 (of a three-part series)!  We have been talking about how you can help your toddler talk or talk more.  In this episode you are going to learn how giving choices can help increase your child's communication.  It's fun and easy to do.  Let me show you how. If you have any concerns about your child's speech sound development, please check out this Quick Guide on my website.  Or if you have any questions about your toddler's speech and language development, The Talking Toddler Checklist is for you.    Please send me any questions/concerns you may have: hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com or click here to reach out.

Welcome to Part 2 of How do I get my 2 year old to talk.  I’m excited you’re here!  Last week we talked about sabotage and how this helps your child have more opportunities for communication.  If you haven’t listened already, please consider listening to episode 4 after this one.  This week we’re talking all things narration.  It’s deceptively simple and super easy to do. It just takes a little practice and little preparation ahead of time, which I will help you with in this episode.   Check out FREEBIES for you at www.randolphspeechtherapy.com Connect with me at www.randolphspeechtherapy.com/contact or email at hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com. Referenced links: https://www.workspaceforchildren.com/blog/how-to-use-narration-boost-independent-play https://speakplaylove.com/how-to-talk-to-your-toddler-to-increase-language-development/ https://www.northamptonspeechtherapy.com/home/breanne-s-articles-1/8-tips-for-building-play-and-communication-at-home/

If you’ve ever asked yourself:  how do I get my two year old to talk?  (Or insert the age of your child.)  Hi and welcome!  I’m very excited you’re here and I hope today’s episode and this three part series gives you valuable and actionable information for you and your little one.  For the next three episodes we will dive into three different strategies that you can use every day to help your little one increase their communication.  I’m going to admit, today’s strategy is not easy for mamas and dads, but it IS very effective.  Cue the Beastie boy’s song Sabotage, because we’re going to be talking about sabotaging your little one when it comes to helping them attempt to talk more.  In this episode, I’m going to help you take stock on your interactions with your your kiddos and how you might actually be inadvertently hindering them from practicing talking.  I’ll do my best to keep it short and sweet and please stick around to the end for today’s talking tip.   Reach out and let me know how this is working for you.  Or let me know what you want to know about when it comes to your toddler's communication.  Email me at:  hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com Check out free resources for you:  www.randolphspeechtherapy.com   Referenced links: Baby signs:  https://www.thebump.com/a/how-to-teach-baby-sign-language Baby signs:  https://huckleberrycare.com/blog/a-guide-to-baby-sign-language Contact Heather:  https://www.randolphspeechtherapy.com/contact

Books are treasures that are crucial to your toddler’s development, not only for speech and language, but also for cognitive, emotional, and social development.  This episode will give you five different ways to read one book to your child.  I hope this will help you to get creative, have fun, and provide a rich, meaningful experience for you and your kiddo. Please geek out on this topic and click on the references below.  There is a lot more information contained in the links below that I didn't have time to cover.  Honestly, I could have an entire podcast just about reading to toddlers. We will revisit this topic more in the future. Let me know if you have any questions or if you have any topics you would like discussed on this podcast.  This is for you and I want it to be as relevant as possible.  Reach out to hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com.   Grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or The Quick Guide to Speech Development. Visit: www.randolphspeechtherapy.com   References: https://childmind.org/article/why-is-it-important-to-read-to-your-child/#:~:text=It%20exposes%20them%20to%20new,how%20to%20handle%20challenging%20feelings.   https://www.hanen.org/helpful-info/articles/promoting-language-with-books.aspx#:~:text=Books%20expose%20children%20to%20many,again%20with%20repeated%20readings%20%5B1%5D   https://ehe.osu.edu/news/listing/importance-reading-kids-daily-0   https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/literacy-skills-the-roots-of-reading-start-at-birth/   https://www.readingrockets.org/reading-101/pre-k-years   https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/play-learning/literacy-reading-stories/reading-with-toddlers#:~:text=Turn%20the%20pages%20slowly%2C%20give,books%20over%20and%20over%20again!

In the last episode we did a fly over speech and language development in the toddler years.  This episode will help you find a speech therapist in your area if you think you need one.  Also included is a BONUS in Today's Talking Tip that you can implement with your kiddo today.  Thank you for listening in today.  I hope to see you again next week.   Please head on over to my website for resources I created just for you:  The Talking Toddler Checklist and The Quick Guide to Speech Development.   Have a burning question?  Reach out at hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com   Reference List: ProFind:  https://www.asha.org/profind/ IDEA:  https://sites.ed.gov/idea/ Child Find:  https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/b/300.111

This episode is meant to give you a quick look at speech and language development in the toddler years.   Please grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or The Quick Guide to Speech Development HERE. Questions/concerns?  Feel free to reach out to hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com. Thank you for listening and I hope to see you back here each week. References for today's episode: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/speech-and-language/ https://www.hanen.org/helpful-info/articles/how-to-tell-if-your-child-is-a-late-talker-–-and-w.aspx#:~:text=Important Language Milestones&text=24 month olds should use,or “What's that?”. https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/chart/ https://babysparks.com/2017/07/03/the-evolution-of-babbling/ https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2020_AJSLP-19-00168

Are you a worried mom of an incredible kiddo who is not talking as much as you think he or she should?  Or maybe you’re frustrated because you're on a waitlist for your little one to have a speech evaluation?  Have you tried everything you know to do - ideas from family, friends, online, countless internet searches - and just haven’t seen much progress? Do you wish you had a place to go to for support and helpful tips?  Where someone can come alongside you and help you feel confident about increasing your child’s communication?  This is the place.   Hi, I’m Heather Randolph, a pediatric speech language pathologist and I created this podcast for you.  My passion is to empower mamas - just like you - to help their children talk or talk more.  You are in the right place and I am beyond thrilled that you’re here.  Welcome!   While this podcast does not provide speech therapy, it will provide you with the information for realistic expectations, practical tips and tricks, action steps, how to be consistent with using what you learn here in your daily mama life, some simple mindset shifts, and learning if/when to seek more help.  With an honest, encouraging, non-judgmental approach, this podcast will help you go from uncertain to calm; from helpless to hopeful, and from confused to confident.     Listen in while commuting for work or running errands.  Or if you’re at home and have a rare few moments to yourself, grab your coffee or a quiet corner.  Let’s go.   Next Steps: Send a question or say hi:  hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com Grab some freebies on the website:  www.randolphspeechtherapy.com