The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention

276 The Backyard Attention Hack Every Parent Should Steal

July 24, 2026·18 min
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Hey Friends~  Have you ever called your child's name outside...once...twice...five times...and wondered if they even heard you? Between the wind, the playground, the garden hose, the neighborhood noise, and kids who are completely absorbed in what they're doing, it can feel impossible to get their attention without yelling. What if there were a better way? What if one simple, unique signal could make your child stop, listen, and know, "Mom or Dad want my attention." No repeating. No raising your voice. Just one familiar sound that gently cuts through the noise. In today's episode, I'll share a simple method that works!  It's easy, it's fun, and it might completely change the way your family gets each other's attention -particularly when you are outdoors. Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com Have a QUESTION or COMMENT? Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play WEBSITE:  https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/   A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!  Clever Elly The a car charger that talks to you and helps you remember. Click here to learn more and claim the special listener bonus!  https://cleverelly.com/r?id=246rdm   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 28 ”Why Won’t The Kids Listen!??” part 1: ATTENTION: 4 factors to watch for! 31 Series: “Why Won’t the Kids Listen!?” part4: Strategies for Building Listening SKILL 43 Teach Listening Using Sounds of Nature! Enjoy!!   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   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

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