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Podcast: Talking Toddlers
Episode: Why Your Toddler Isn’t Listening Yet (And What Actually Builds It) Ep 141
Description: If you’ve ever wondered “Why won’t my toddler listen?” — this episode is for you.Many parents assume listening is a behavior problem.But developmentally, listening is a brain skill — one that takes time, guidance, and the right conditions to grow.In this episode, Erin Hyer — a speech-language pathologist with over 35 years of early intervention and real-life experience — explains why toddlers often can’t listen yet, even when they seem capable in other ways. And why yelling, repeating, or getting firmer usually backfires.You’ll learn:Why listening is not...