237: Raising Great Communicators with Lenora Edwards

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."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Communication in Parenting

01:51 The Importance of Understanding Communication

08:02 Impact of Speech Development on Confidence

11:14 Navigating Professional Help for Speech Issues

21:25 Common Mistakes Parents Make in Communication

24:55 Setting Realistic Expectations as Parents

27:12 The Impact of Screens on Communication Development

27:41 The Impact of Screen Time on Communication Skills

30:30 The Importance of Real-Time Interaction

31:47 Consequences of Missed Social Development

34:06 Building Communication Skills Through Micro-Interactions

37:13 Encouraging Safe Social Interactions

41:15 Final Thoughts and Parenting Advice

47:03 Outro

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