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

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Dinalynn Rosenbush Dinalynn

Dinalynn Rosenbush is a Consultant and Parenting Coach, Speaker, 30-year public school Speech Language Pathologist, international best-selling Author, and Creator/Host of the Top 1.5% podcast: The Language of Play. Dinalynn helps parents understand how children communicate so they can connect more deeply with their children. She gives practical, daily strategies for building speech and language skills during normal daily activities - even in the presence of a delay. Dinalynn loves to empower parents through education and guidance. Dinalynn resides in Minnesota where she is near her children and grandchildren.