Talking Toddlers

Send us a textMany 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 everyday rhythms — including sleep, food, play, movement, and pace — quietly shape a child’s behavior, attention, learning, and emotional regulation.Rather than encouraging parents to do more, this conversation focuses on becoming more intentional — starting in the places that support a child’s nervous system and create steadiness for the whole family.If parenting feels harder than you expected, this episode is designed to help you understand why — and to offer a calmer, clearer starting place.🔗 Discovery Calls: Looking ahead As we move into the new year, I offer Discovery Calls for parents of babies & toddlers. These are free, one-to-one conversations designed to help determine 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.There’s no pressure and no obligation. January is now open, and you’ll find all the details here: 👉 Start here to request a Discovery Call🌟 Join the Inside Talking Toddlers community for exclusive deep dives and get Erin’s free guide: Top 10 ESSENTIAL Skills For Talking.CLICK HERE FOR: Building Vocabulary: Single Words to 2-Word PhrasesBecause the little years are the big years.=====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: [email protected] 🌐 www.HyerLearning.comThank you for being here — and for caring so deeply about your child’s well-being.

Send us a textAfter 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 three anchors that have held steady across decades of real families and real development — long before social media, parenting trends, or performance pressure entered the picture.In this episode, we explore:Why attunement and rhythm matter more than rigid schedulesHow language grows best inside real life, not through testing or pressureWhy the brain grows through the body, and how movement and sensory integration shape regulation, attention, and speechWhat stress, cortisol, and nervous-system overload actually look like in babies and toddlersWhy looking away can help a child listen better - and what we’ve misunderstood for yearsIf you’re feeling overwhelmed by noise, advice, or expectations - this episode is an invitation to slow down, zoom out, and reconnect with what truly supports your child’s growth.You’re not behind.You’re just surrounded by noise.🔗 Discovery Calls: Looking ahead As we move toward the new year, I offer Discovery Calls for parents of babies & toddlers. These are free, one-to-one conversations designed to help determine whether a focused six-week parent coaching format would be helpful for your family at this time. Not evaluations, not therapy - just space to reflect and be heard.There’s no pressure and no obligation. January is now open, and you’ll find all the details here: 👉 Start here to request a Discovery Call🌟 Join the Inside Talking Toddlers community for exclusive deep dives and get Erin’s free guide: Top 10 ESSENTIAL Skills For Talking.CLICK HERE FOR: Building Vocabulary: Single Words to 2-Word PhrasesBecause the little years are the big years.=====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: [email protected] 🌐 www.HyerLearning.comThank you for being here — and for caring so deeply about your child’s well-being.

Send us a textIf 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 how understanding early brain development can help you release guilt, lower expectations, and protect what matters most. We’ll talk about how toddlers actually process experiences, what they truly remember, and why simplicity and rhythm are not only enough - they’re protective.You’ll also hear real-life stories from my clinical work and motherhood, along with gentle permission to keep Christmas simple for your little ones while still enjoying meaningful connection as a family.This episode isn’t about doing more.It’s about understanding what your child needs — and giving yourself permission to rest there.In this episode, we cover:Why Christmas can overwhelm babies and toddlersHow young children’s brains process stimulation and memoryWhat toddlers actually remember from holidays (and what they don’t)Why fewer toys and simpler routines support regulationHow to prevent post-holiday dysregulation and sleep disruptionPermission to give your child a touch of Christmas - without the layers and pressureLooking ahead: Discovery Call - for parents of babies & toddlersAs we move toward the new year, I also share a brief note about Discovery Calls - free, one-to-one conversations designed to help determine whether a focused six-week parent coaching format would be helpful for your family at this time.There’s no pressure and no obligation. January is now open, and you’ll find all the details here:👉 Start here to request a Discovery Call--------------------🌟 Join the Inside Talking Toddlers community for exclusive deep dives and get Erin’s free guide: Top 10 ESSENTIAL Skills For Talking.CLICK HERE FOR: Building Vocabulary: Single Words to 2-Word PhrasesBecause the little years are the big years.=====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: [email protected] 🌐 www.HyerLearning.comThank you for being here — and for caring so deeply about your child’s well-being.

Send us a textChristmas 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, understand what’s developmentally normal, and focus your energy where it truly matters.If this episode resonated with you, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations designed to support both you and your child. You’re doing more right than you realize.If you’re looking for more personalized support, you’ll find details about Erin’s email community, free resources, and Discovery Calls in the description below.=====Discovery Call — for parents of babies & toddlers If you’re wondering whether you’re overthinking something — or missing something — this short Discovery Call is a place to pause and get oriented.👉 Start here to request a Discovery Call=========🌟 Join the Inside Talking Toddlers community for exclusive deep dives and get Erin’s free guide: Top 10 ESSENTIAL Skills For Talking.CLICK HERE FOR: Building Vocabulary: Single Words to 2-Word PhrasesBecause the little years are the big years.=====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: [email protected] 🌐 www.HyerLearning.com

Send us a textIf 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 what’s happening underneath the words is one of the best gifts you can give your child.You’ve probably heard the common lines: “Boys talk later.” “Late talking runs in families.” “Give it time. She’ll talk when she’s ready.”But in 2025, it’s much more nuanced than that — and simply assuming “it’ll all work out” can keep kids stuck longer than they need to be.After 35 years in early intervention, Erin has seen hundreds of so-called “late talkers,” and here’s what most parents (and many professionals) miss:👉 Not all late talkers are the same. Some children are on a simple language-delay path. Others are showing early signs of a broader 'communication' difference. Those two paths need different kinds of support.In this episode, Erin helps you “look more closely” and get curious, as she explains in clear, practical terms:what to notice before the first birthdaythe difference between a language delay and a communication disorderwhy focusing only on “more words” can miss the real issuehow play, sensory needs, emotions, and movement all shape speechsubtle signs parents overlook in the toddler yearsquestions to ask instead of just “waiting and seeing”what you can start doing today to support your child, at any ageIf you’re a parent who doesn’t want to rely on assumptions or old myths, this conversation will give you the clarity and confidence to ask better questions, seek the right kind of help, and support your child’s development from the very beginning.===🌟 Join the Inside Talking Toddlers community for exclusive deep dives and get Erin’s free guide: Top 10 ESSENTIAL Skills For Talking.CLICK HERE FOR: Building Vocabulary: Single Words to 2-Word PhrasesBecause the little years are the big years.===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: [email protected] 🌐 www.HyerLearning.com