Hey Friends~  “My child understands everything but doesn’t talk much.”  “My child talks, but I can’t always tell what they mean.” If those worries sound familiar, this episode is for you!  This is Episode 4 in the series When Communication Is Hard, and today we’re exploring expressive and receptive language delays. We’ll untangle what these differences look like so you can better understand what’s happening in your child’s communication, and how everyday moments can become powerful opportunities for language growth.  And of course, you’ll walk away with strategies you can start using today - so grab your pen and paper… and let’s get started! Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  [email protected] COMMENT? QUESTION?  Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play WORK WITH Dinalynn:  Let’s talk:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   YOUR NEXT STEPS:   5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 “Play is…” downloadable:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/94b4e662 Newsletter Sign up:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup 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]   SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, SPONSOR, DONATE:  Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Subscribe & Follow in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.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   OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:   253 When Communication Is Hard: An Overview for Parents of Children with Speech or Language Struggles, part 1 254 When Communication Is Hard: Childhood Apraxia of Speech CAS & Motor Speech Disorders, part 2 255 When Communication Is Hard: Speech Sound Disorders & Phonological Delays, part 3 189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive Skills   Other Resources:  Free this week: the Lucky Find Bundle through March 17.  https://bit.ly/luckyfindbundle “When Behavior Is Communication: 21 Days to Feel More Steady” — my reflection journal for parents who want to move from pressure and self-doubt toward curiosity, confidence, and calm - is available inside the bundle.  Financial Freedom 101:  with Penelope Jane Smith Build simple, family-friendly money systems at the Financial Freedom 101 Virtual Event. To learn more or reserve a spot, you can find the details here: https://realprosperity.isrefer.com/go/scholarship/dinalynn Podapalooza:  https://dinalynn--checkingout.thrivecart.com/podapalooza/  Have you ever wanted to learn about podcasting?  Attend a podcasting event?  Be interviewed on a podcast?  This event is for you!