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Talking Toddlers

Calm, developmentally grounded guidance for moms of babies and toddlers.As a mom of a baby or toddler, it can feel like everyone has an opinion - and very few answers that actually make things clearer. The noise is loud. The pressure is real. And the uncertainty can be exhausting.Talking Toddlers is a podcast for moms who want calm, trustworthy, developmentally grounded guidance - without fear, guilt, or unrealistic expectations.I’m Erin Hyer, a licensed speech-language pathologist with nearly 35

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27:33

Why Your Toddler’s Behavior Isn’t Really About Them...

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2026/04/07

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 - and more to do with our own history. I share how early patterns, survival strategies, and emotional wiring can quietly shape the way we parent. When we begin to notice the cycle - overwhelm, reaction, guilt, r...

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65:33

Your Toddler’s Brain Is Built at Night (Most Parents...

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2026/03/31

What if the most powerful thing you could do for your toddler's development happened while they were asleep? In this episode, licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist Erin Hyer breaks down the neuroscience of sleep in early childhood — and why it is the most underestimated factor in your child's brain development, language acquisition, and emotional health. Drawing on Dr. Matthew Walker's landmark research and nearly 40 years of clinical practice, Erin explains what is actually happenin...

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45:29

5 Well-Meaning Habits That Delay Speech - And the...

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2026/03/24

Last week I introduced the first two habits quietly getting in the way of your toddler's speech. This week we go deeper. In Part 2 I'm sharing Habits 3, 4, and 5 - and these are the ones that tend to stop parents cold. Not because they're complicated. But because nobody told them these things mattered. We start with the neuroscience - and I mean real neuroscience, the kind that completely changes how you see your child's developing brain. Your baby arrived in this world already wired fo...

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29:58

5 Well-Meaning Habits That Are Silencing Your Toddler...

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2026/03/17

If you've ever watched your toddler at a playground - wanting to join in, but not quite knowing how - this episode is for you. After nearly 40 years as a speech-language pathologist, I've worked with hundreds of families whose children were bright, loved, and well cared for - and still not talking the way they should be. In most cases, it wasn't a diagnosis that was getting in the way. It was a handful of everyday habits. Common ones. Well-meaning ones. The kind that develop naturally in busy...

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45:49

What Our Kids Lose When We Stop Eating Together — And...

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2026/03/10

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 t...

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68:47

The Most Overlooked Disruptor in Your Child’s...

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2026/03/03

There's something running in the background of most homes with young children right now. Not something dramatic. Not something you'd even think to question. The TV. Just on. Nobody watching. Life happening around it. And after nearly four decades of clinical work with children and families — I can tell you that this one thing is quietly doing more damage to early development than most parents have ever been told. In this episode I walk you through five things the research tells us about backg...

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25:56

Are We Making Toddlerhood Too Complicated? Ep 144

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2026/02/24

Parents have never had more information about early childhood than they do today. We track sleep, research milestones, optimize toys, and fill our days with activities meant to help our toddlers thrive. And yet - many parents quietly wonder why their child still feels overwhelmed, dysregulated, or unsettled. In this episode, I explore a difficult but hopeful question: Have we made toddlerhood too complicated? Drawing from nearly four decades of clinical experience, I unpack how environm...

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40:28

Why Some Kids Cooperate - And Others Struggle Ep 143

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2026/02/17

Are calm, cooperative kids just born that way? Recently, there’s been growing conversation around Japanese parenting - how children there seem more respectful, more self-disciplined, and more socially aware. But is it cultural magic? Or is it development? In this episode of Talking Toddlers, we walk through seven parenting principles often associated with Japanese culture - and translate them through the lens of brain development, attachment research, language growth, and nervous system regul...

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54:26

When Your Gut Keeps Whispering “Pay Attention” Ep 142

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2026/02/10

Sometimes it’s not a loud concern. It’s not panic. It’s just a quiet feeling you can’t shake. A whisper that says: pay attention. If your baby or toddler isn’t talking the way you expected — and you’ve been told not to worry, to relax, or that they’ll “catch up” — this episode is for you. Not to scare you. Not to rush you. And not to tell you that something is “wrong.” But to help you understand why that inner nudge matters — and how early communication actually develops in the first three ye...

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57:02

Why Your Toddler Isn’t Listening Yet (And What...

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2026/02/03

Send us a text If you’ve ever wondered “Why won’t my toddler listen?” — this episode is for you. Many parents assume listening is a behavior problem. But developmentally, listening is a brain skill — one that takes time, guidance, and the right conditions to grow. In this episode, Erin Hyer — a speech-language pathologist with over 35 years of early intervention and real-life experience — explains why toddlers often can’t listen yet, even when they seem capable in other ways. And why yelling,...

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56:03

Why Some Toddlers Struggle to Talk (And What Actualy...

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2026/01/27

Send us a text If your toddler isn’t talking much yet, you may feel pressure to do more - talk more, label more, teach more. But after 35 years in early intervention, I’ve learned something important: speech doesn’t grow from more words. It grows from slow moments, shared attention, movement, and being included in everyday life. In this episode, I walk you through 5 common patterns I see over and over again when language is slow to emerge - not to create fear or blame, but to help you see wha...

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26:33

You’re Not Behind (Yet) — This Matters More Than...

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2026/01/20

Send us a text If your toddler isn’t talking much yet, this episode is for you. Many parents worry about words — how many, how clear, how often. But long before speech shows up reliably, something else is being built underneath. In this episode, Erin Hyer — speech-language pathologist with over 35 years of experience — explains what actually matters before words take off, and why so many well-intentioned parents miss it in today’s busy, overstimulating world. You’ll learn: Why talking and und...

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38:39

Why Asking “What’s This?” Often Backfires With Late...

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2026/01/13

Send us a text If your toddler isn’t talking much yet, you may have found yourself asking, “What’s this?” — hoping to hear a word. But for many late talkers, that well-intentioned question quietly shuts things down. In this episode, Erin Hyer — speech-language pathologist with over 35 years of clinical and real-life experience — explains why asking for words too early can work against development, and what actually helps toddlers feel ready to communicate. You’ll learn: Why silence doesn’t me...

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25:32

Why Parenting Feels Harder Than You Thought (And What...

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2026/01/06

Send us a text Many parents enter early parenthood expecting exhaustion — but not the constant feeling of being on edge, unsure, or reactive, even when they’re trying their best. In this episode of Talking Toddlers, we take a step back from tips and tactics and look at what often gets missed in conversations about parenting young children: where we place our effort matters just as much as how much effort we give. Through real-life stories and a prevention-first lens, Erin explores how everyda...

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60:07

What Actually Matters in the First 3 Years (35 Years...

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2025/12/30

Send us a text After more than 35 years of sitting on floors with babies and toddlers - and walking alongside thousands of mothers - I’ve learned something that still surprises people. The children who thrive in the first three years aren’t raised by parents who do everything “right.” They’re raised by adults who stay in sync — who notice, respond, and adjust in real time. In this final episode of the year, I’m not offering a checklist or another set of milestones to track. I’m sharing...

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29:37

If Christmas Feels Like Too Much, You’re Not Doing It...

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2025/12/23

Send us a text If Christmas feels overwhelming - for you or your toddler - you’re not imagining it. And you’re not doing anything wrong. For babies and toddlers, the holiday season brings more noise, more stimulation, more people, more stuff, and disrupted routines - often all at once. Little nervous systems aren’t built to manage that kind of overload, even when everything looks joyful from the outside. In this episode, I explain why Christmas can feel like “too much” for young children, and...

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20:05

Your Toddler Doesn’t Need a Bigger Christmas - They...

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2025/12/16

Send us a text Christmas can feel heavy for moms of babies and toddlers - full of pressure, expectations, and the fear of getting it wrong. In this episode of Talking Toddlers, we talk about why a simpler, calmer Christmas is often exactly what young children need - and how choosing less can create more connection, regulation, and meaning for your family. You don’t need more information - you need clarity, support, and a simple way forward. Talking Toddlers is here to help you slow down, unde...

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44:03

I’ve Seen Hundreds of “Late Talkers.” Here’s What All...

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2025/12/09

Send us a text If you want your child to talk well — not just say more words — this episode will change the way you think about early communication. Because here’s the truth: Talking doesn’t just “show up” one day. It grows from the daily experiences underneath it — connection, play, movement, interaction, modeling, as well as sleep, nutrition, and healthy routines. Whether your baby is 6 months old and you want to stay ahead… or your toddler is already showing signs of delay… understanding w...

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44:35

I’ve Helped Toddlers Talk for 35 Years. If You Want...

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2025/12/02

Send us a text If you want your baby or toddler to talk well — not just say more words — this episode is your starting point. Because IMITATION is the skill that comes before gestures, babbling, understanding, and eventually… real talking. Most parents overlook imitation. Many professionals gloss over it. But after 35 years helping babies and toddlers communicate, I can tell you this with absolute certainty: Toddlers learn to imitate long before they learn to talk — and imitation is one of th...

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49:36

This ALWAYS Happens Before Babies Say Their First...

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2025/11/25

Send us a text The Hidden Step Before First Words (Every Parent Misses This One) If your toddler isn’t using many words yet, this episode will change the way you see early communication. Most parents—and honestly, many professionals—focus on the number of words. But talking doesn’t begin with words. It begins with the body, with connection, and with one crucial developmental step that predicts everything that comes next. In today’s episode, Erin pulls back the curtain on the hidden foun...

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