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Talking ToddlersAuthor: Erin Hyer
As a new mom, dont you wish you had someone whispering in your ear with practical and trustworthy guidance? Finding clarity can be challenging these days, and the uncertainty seems almost deafening. Talking Toddlers breaks down how our children grow, learn & develop - by building relationships, human connections, and learning through language. Im Erin Hyer, a licensed speech-language pathologist - and for nearly 35 years Ive played with kids on the floor, inspired parents to use everyday routines for learning, consulted with early educators, and trained graduate students to move beyond the classroom and think outside the box. My purpose is clear - understand how the brain learns to learn, bridge any gaps before they turn into life-long challenges, and keep kids moving forward. I dont believe in taking anything for granted or leaving it to chance. Nor do I subscribe to accepting the increasing new normal. Parents are in a very special position to create a language-rich home environment & truly guide kids to thrive, to learn through everyday activities, while building confidence, flexibility and a true curiosity for learning. Episodes will bring practical ideas, as well as, some deep dives to help you understand why there are roadblocks? I believe we are more likely to implement strategies and activities or make changes if we know the reasoning behind them. My goal - to help moms feel empowered and toddlers happier. Please join me every Tuesday, Talking Toddlers where moms come for clarity, connection and courage. Stay tuned for amazing interviews, discussions & practical guidance on how Talking Toddlers learn to thrive - at home - with their moms! Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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What Our Kids Lose When We Stop Eating Together — And How to Get It Back Ep 146
Episode 146
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026
What if one of the most powerful things you can do for your child's brain, language, and emotional development isn't a program, a therapy, or a curriculum — it's dinner?In this foundational episode, speech-language pathologist and child development expert Erin Hyer, unpacks the science behind what we lose when family mealtime disappears — and what our children's behavior, attention, and language are quietly telling us about it.After 40 years working with young children, Erin connects dots that most parents have never had connected for them: nutrition, regulation, shared attention, and language are not separate systems. They are one system. And the family table sits at the center of all of it.This episode is part of an ongoing series on using your home environment intentionally to support healthy development in children 0–3.You'll hear: why blood sugar crashes look like behavior problems, what shared attention actually is and why mealtime creates it naturally, the story of a child who couldn't bear to sit at the family table — and what changed when her brain finally could, and one simple shift you can make tonight.This is not about perfect meals. It's about intentional ones.🎙 New episodes every Tuesday --------------------------👉 Book a Discovery CallThese are FREE, one-to-one conversations designed to help determine what to focus on first - and whether a focused 6-week parent coaching format would be helpful for your family at this time. Not evaluations, not therapy - just space to reflect and be heard.📥 Free resource:The Top 10 Essential Skills Every Baby Needs Before Talking========DISCLAIMER:This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your pediatrician or a qualified health provider with questions about your child’s development or health. The views shared are based on Erin Hyer’s professional experience and are intended to support informed parenting, not to replace individual consultation or care. Every child and family is unique — please use your discretion and consult trusted professionals when making decisions for your child.📩 Questions: contact@HyerLearning.com 🌐 www.HyerLearning.com
