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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.
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S4E145 The Most Overlooked Disruptor in Your Child’s Development (It’s in Almost Every Home) Ep 145
There's something running in the background of most homes with young children right now. Not something dramatic. Not something you'd even think to question.The TV. Just on. Nobody watching. Life…
S4E144 Are We Making Toddlerhood Too Complicated? Ep 144
Parents have never had more information about early childhood than they do today. We track sleep, research milestones, optimize toys, and fill our days with activities meant to help our toddlers…
S4E143 Why Some Kids Cooperate - And Others Struggle Ep 143
Are calm, cooperative kids just born that way?Recently, there’s been growing conversation around Japanese parenting - how children there seem more respectful, more self-disciplined, and more socially…
S4E142 When Your Gut Keeps Whispering “Pay Attention” Ep 142
Sometimes it’s not a loud concern.It’s not panic.It’s just a quiet feeling you can’t shake.A whisper that says: pay attention.If your baby or toddler isn’t talking the way you expected — and you’ve…
S4E141 Why Your Toddler Isn’t Listening Yet (And What Actually Builds It) Ep 141
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…
S4E140 Why Some Toddlers Struggle to Talk (And What Actualy Helps) Ep 140
If your toddler isn’t talking much yet, you may feel pressure to do more -talk more, label more, teach more.But after 35 years in early intervention, I’ve learned something important:speech doesn’t…
S4E139 You’re Not Behind (Yet) — This Matters More Than Words Ep 139
If your toddler isn’t talking much yet, this episode is for you.Many parents worry about words — how many, how clear, how often. But long before speech shows up reliably, something else is being…
S4E138 Why Asking “What’s This?” Often Backfires With Late Talkers Ep 138
If your toddler isn’t talking much yet, you may have found yourself asking, “What’s this?” — hoping to hear a word.But for many late talkers, that well-intentioned question quietly shuts things…
S4E137 Why Parenting Feels Harder Than You Thought (And What Actually Helps) Ep 137
Many parents enter early parenthood expecting exhaustion — but not the constant feeling of being on edge, unsure, or reactive, even when they’re trying their best.In this episode of Talking Toddlers,…
S4E136 What Actually Matters in the First 3 Years (35 Years of Perspective) Ep 136
After more than 35 years of sitting on floors with babies and toddlers - and walking alongside thousands of mothers - I’ve learned something that still surprises people.The children who thrive in the…
S4E135 If Christmas Feels Like Too Much, You’re Not Doing It Wrong Ep 135
If Christmas feels overwhelming - for you or your toddler - you’re not imagining it.And you’re not doing anything wrong.For babies and toddlers, the holiday season brings more noise, more…
S4E134 Your Toddler Doesn’t Need a Bigger Christmas - They Need a Calmer One Ep 134
Christmas can feel heavy for moms of babies and toddlers - full of pressure, expectations, and the fear of getting it wrong.In this episode of Talking Toddlers, we talk about why a simpler, calmer…
S4E133 I’ve Seen Hundreds of “Late Talkers.” Here’s What All Parents Miss. Ep 133
If you want your child to talk well — not just say more words — this episode will change the way you think about early communication.Because here’s the truth:Talking doesn’t just “show up” one day.It…
S4E132 I’ve Helped Toddlers Talk for 35 Years. If You Want Your Baby to Talk Well, Watch This. Ep 132
If you want your baby or toddler to talk well — not just say more words — this episode is your starting point.Because IMITATION is the skill that comes before gestures, babbling, understanding, and…
S4E131 This ALWAYS Happens Before Babies Say Their First Word (Every Parent Misses This One) Ep 131
The Hidden Step Before First Words (Every Parent Misses This One)If your toddler isn’t using many words yet, this episode will change the way you see early communication. Most parents—and honestly,…
S4E130 Why Toddlers Won’t Share (And Why You Can Stop Worrying) Ep 130
Are you tired of feeling embarrassed when your toddler won’t share?In this episode of Talking Toddlers, Erin Hyer, speech-language pathologist and early development specialist, breaks down what’s…
S4E129 Why Your Toddler Does That: The Real Learning Behind Climbing, Dumping & Exploring Ep 129
If your toddler is constantly climbing, dumping, crawling, pulling things out of cabinets, or wandering from one “project” to another… this episode will make everything click.Between 12 and 18…
S4E128 What Gets in the Way of Helping Toddlers Talk: Simple Shifts, Big Change Ep 128
You already know the #1 habit that helps toddlers learn to talk — pulling them into your world and engaging them, out loud, through the rhythm of your day.But staying present isn’t always easy.In…
S4E127 What Really Teaches Toddlers to Talk (It’s Not What You Think) Ep 127
What if the best way to help your toddler talk isn’t about doing more — but noticing more?If you’ve ever wondered how to build your child’s language without feeling like you’re teaching a class, this…
S4E126 They Got It WRONG: The Hidden Link Between Eating and Speech Development Ep 126
Everyone talks about “speech milestones,” but few realize that clear talking starts long before the first word. It begins with sucking, swallowing, mouthing, and chewing real food.In this episode,…
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Talking Toddlers has published 145 episodes since April 2022, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
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