280 My Child KNOWS How to Do This!” So Why Won’t They Listen? 3 Ways to Help Them Follow Directions

Hey Friends~  Back-to-school season brings a lot of change—and sometimes, a lot more meltdowns, “NOs,” and moments when your child suddenly seems unable to do something you know they can do. - and it seems like they are REFUSING TO DO.   But what if the problem isn’t ACTUALLY refusal? In this episode, we’ll explore why transitions can be so challenging for kids—and how all that change can make it harder for them to listen, understand, and respond. You’ll learn three simple ways to make transitions easier, reduce frustration, and help your child understand what’s coming next. Happy Back-to-school season!   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 Follow & subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play WEBSITE:  https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/   **GET ON THE WAITLIST!  https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/waitlist   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: 112 Do You Hesitate To Interrupt Your Child's Activity? 4 Steps To Easier Transitions 113 - 3 Tools That Help Your Child To Transition From One Activity To The Next! 207 Preschooler Needs A Nap, But Doesn’t Nap? Making This Transition Positive 245 Toys That Create Calm: Helping Toddlers With Transitions and Meltdowns During the Holidays   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