Talking Toddlers

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The Problem Isn’t the Meltdown - It’s How You Respond Ep 154

Your baby fusses in the car seat and your chest tightens. Your toddler falls apart when the block tower tumbles. Every instinct says — fix it, fast. But what if rushing in is quietly preventing the very thing you want to build?This week on Talking Toddlers, Erin pulls back the cu ... Show more

. 28min 32sec

The Baby Gear Mistake Almost Every Parent Makes Ep 153

Your baby didn't ask for a nursery full of gear. She asked for you.In this episode, Erin breaks down three of the most common baby products on the market — containers, weighted blankets, and white noise machines — and explains exactly why, after nearly 40 years of clinical practi ... Show more

. 39min 9sec

The Hidden Skills Your Child Needs Before They Talk Ep 152

If you’ve ever wondered, “Should my child be talking by now?” or "Is he talking enough?" -- this episode will give you clarity.Before children use words, they build the skills that make talking possible.In this episode, I walk you through the 7 stages of play in the first three y ... Show more

. 29min 44sec

Listening Is a Skill - Here’s How It Develops Ep 151

"My toddler isn't listening."If you've said those words - or thought them - this episode is for you.In this episode of Talking Toddlers, speech-language pathologist Erin (with nearly 40 years in early intervention) unpacks one of the most misunderstood parts of toddler developmen ... Show more

. 44min 24sec

Why Your Toddler’s Behavior Isn’t Really About Them Ep 150

Have you ever reacted to your toddler… and then immediately wondered, “Why did I just do that?”In this episode, we look beneath the surface of toddler behavior and explore a truth that can feel both confronting and freeing: sometimes our reactions have less to do with our child - ... Show more

. 27min 33sec