About this episode
Today, we’re diving into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of parenting: effective communication. As parents, we all want our kids to express themselves confidently, but how do we teach them great communication skills?Our guest today, Lenora Edwards, is a Board Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Chief Knowledge Officer at Better Speech. She’s an expert in speech development, language learning, and effective communication, and she’s here to help parents understand how to foster strong communication skills in kids from a young age.If you’ve ever wondered:✅ Is my child’s speech development on track?✅ How can I help my child feel more confident speaking?✅ What are the biggest mistakes parents make when communicating with their kids?…then this episode is for you!"Make sure you grab your juice box, grab a snack, and let's jump into the conversation."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Communication in Parenting01:51 The Importance of Understanding Communication08:02 Impact of Speech Development on Confidence11:14 Navigating Professional Help for Speech Issues21:25 Common Mistakes Parents Make in Communication24:55 Setting Realistic Expectations as Parents27:12 The Impact of Screens on Communication Development27:41 The Impact of Screen Time on Communication Skills30:30 The Importance of Real-Time Interaction31:47 Consequences of Missed Social Development34:06 Building Communication Skills Through Micro-Interactions37:13 Encouraging Safe Social Interactions41:15 Final Thoughts and Parenting Advice47:03 OutroCheck out the Website for Interactive Activity Guides, Resources, Full Transcripts, all things YDP- www.youngdadpod.com Clink the Link for YDP Deals (Joon, Forefathers &more)- https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Want to be a guest on Young Dad Podcast? Send Jey Young a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly consider a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod
