Why Does Pretend Play Matter? - Explore Its I...

If you've ever said "no" to your toddler and watched them do it anyway — you're not failing. You're just missing one piece of information that changes everything.The developing brain under three cannot reliably process negation. "Don't throw" registers as "throw." "No hitting" re ...  Show more

Is your child a late talker? Or is something else going on? After 40 years working with toddlers and their families, I can tell you that the term "late talker" gets thrown around so loosely — by pediatricians, educators, and early intervention teams — that most parents are left m ...  Show more

Join Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she discusses effective strategies for helping late talking toddlers begin to talk. When there are no other developmental  red flags ( meaning a child is socially connected to other people, has an adequate attention span when ...  Show more

"Mommy, I'm bored." How many times have you heard this?

In this episode I share why kids say "I'm bored" and how to reframe it's meaning. I emphasize the importance to create a love of learning whe ...

Dr. Cathryn delves into the piercing world of toddler shrieks and screams, a phase that's as challenging as it is common. We share a story that brings this issue close to home for many, discuss why toddlers go through this phase and present big-hearted strategies to manage and mi ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2431: Julie Morgenstern's insights offer practical strategies to foster meaningful communication with children and guide th ...  Show more