The Talking Toddler Coach|Speech & Language Development, Parent Education, Toddler Activities, Developmental Milestones

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 l...

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 yo...

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,...

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@...

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 - f...

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 disc...

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 t...

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 ahe...

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 communicatio...

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...

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 Talkin...

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/s...

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 someo...