Talking Toddlers

About Talking Toddlers

Calm, developmentally grounded guidance for moms of babies and toddlers. As a mom of a baby or toddler, it can feel like everyone has an opinion - and very few answers that actually make things clearer. The noise is loud. The pressure is real. And the uncertainty can be exhausting. Talking Toddlers is a podcast for moms who want calm, trustworthy, developmentally grounded guidance - without fear, guilt, or unrealistic expectations. I’m Erin Hyer, a licensed speech-language pathologist with nearly 35 years of experience supporting young children and their families. I’ve spent my career on the floor with toddlers, partnering with parents, consulting with early educators, and training graduate students to understand how children truly grow, learn, and communicate - through relationships, everyday routines, and meaningful language experiences. This podcast breaks down how the young brain learns, why certain behaviors or challenges show up, and how parents can gently support development before small concerns become bigger ones. I believe parents are in a powerful position — not to do more, but to understand more. Each episode offers: Practical, real-life strategies you can use during everyday routines Gentle explanations of the why behind toddler behavior and development Supportive conversations that help you feel less alone and more confident My goal is simple: to help moms feel empowered and toddlers feel supported - so learning, communication, and connection can grow naturally at home. New episodes of Talking Toddlers are released weekly. This is a space for clarity, connection, and courage - where moms come to slow down, trust themselves, and support their child’s development with confidence.

Publisher

Erin Hyer

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Apr 2022

Latest episode

9 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

70 of 203 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   9 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why "No" Doesn't Work for Toddlers Under 3 — And What to Say Instead Ep 157

   Host Erin explains why toddlers under three struggle with "no" and offers effective communication strategies to redirect unwanted behaviors.

2. 

   3 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Is My Child Really a Late Talker? Use This Checklist to Find Out Ep 156

   Speech-language pathologist, Dr. Sarah Miller, guides parents through a six-area checklist to accurately assess if their toddler is a late talker, offering clarity and actionable insights.

3. 

   12 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Is My Baby Behind? What Milestones Really Mean Ep 155

   Host Erin clarifies developmental milestones, empowering parents to understand progress and support healthy baby development.

Inside a recent episode

Why "No" Doesn't Work for Toddlers Under 3 — And What to Say Instead Ep 157

Published 9 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It is not even close to being developed. It won't be fully developed until their mid-20s. So in these early years, it's just beginning to flicker. Think of it this way. When your toddler grabs that toy or swings the arm at their brother or launches their chicken or their bread across the room, they are not making a decision to do any of that. They're not being defiant. And here's the hard one to swallow. They're not testing you. They are reacting, purely, impulsively, motorically reacting. They cannot self-regulate, not yet. They're working on it and it's our job to help them So what they do is borrow our regulation. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

59 ratings

Spotify

4.3 / 5

31 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

94

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

97

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