Hey Friends~  This episode is about the journey of podcasting and coaching and what I have learned after 250 episodes.   I invite you to email “congratulations” to me to share in this milestone celebration.  And, when you do, I will email you back with a fun pdf that will bring a smile to your face as well as offer support and encouragement.  I think you may be surprised and get a laugh along the way today!  Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  [email protected]   A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!   Cindy Howard  Lightening Admin VA   [email protected] 2026 Family Talks Retreat in Costa Rica 🌿 for a deeper family connection ✔ Meaningful conversations ✔ Nature-based experiences ✔ Build courage + confidence ✔ Create your Signature Talk (pro filmed) Learn more: https://charity.pledgeit.org/familytalksretreat Use checkout code for your savings investment: PLAY26ME – $500 savings for an Individual Ticket PLAY26FAMILY – $1,000 savings for a Family of Four   Valid thru Feb 28, 2026   YOUR NEXT STEPS: 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss working together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at [email protected]   YOU MAY WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 204 A Simple Direction Made Your Child Burst Into Tears? Let’s Look At How The Brain Processed That! 205 Jackie Bailey: Your Vacation Is An Education - Let’s Maximize it in Costa Rica! 223 Too Many Parenting Voices Talking? Critique the “7-7-7 Rule”   WE’VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU!  Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play To SPONSOR The Language Of Play, schedule your call here:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session To DONATE to The Language Of Play, Use this secure payment link: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/the-language-of-play