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Talking Toddlers

by Erin Hyer
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About the show

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.

Latest episodes

  • Should My Toddler Be Talking More? Ep 172

    October 6, 2026 · 46 min

    Should my toddler be talking more? It’s an understandable question, but word count alone does not tell you how well your child is communicating. In this episode, I explain the developmental skills sitting underneath talking — including…

  • Does Your Toddler Focus on THIS — But Not on You? Ep 171

    September 29, 2026 · 24 min

    Does your toddler seem able to focus deeply on a screen, but struggle to stay with a book, sit through a meal, play independently, or listen when you need him to? In this episode, Erin looks beyond the surface and explains what attention…

  • Why Everything Becomes a Battle With Your Toddler Ep 170

    September 22, 2026 · 31 min

    When every little thing starts feeling like a battle, the problem may not be the cup, the shoes, the bath, or leaving the park. The final trigger is often only one part of a much bigger developmental picture. In this episode, I’m helping…

  • Your Toddler Understands You. So Why Won’t He Listen? Ep 169

    September 15, 2026 · 29 min

    “I know he understands me. So why isn’t he listening?” If you’ve ever thought that about your toddler, this episode will help you look at the moment a little differently. Understanding your words and being able to follow through are not…

  • When Should You Help Your Toddler - and When Should You Wait? Ep 168

    September 8, 2026 · 39 min

    When your toddler is struggling - with a zipper, a shoe, climbing onto something - how do you know if you should step in or wait? In this episode, early child development specialist and speech-language pathologist Erin Hyer (nearly 40…

  • Want Your Toddler to Talk More? Don't Practice Words Ep 167

    September 1, 2026 · 31 min

    What if the most important part of your child learning to talk happens before he ever says a single word? Most moms don't start thinking seriously about speech until they're counting words: 18 months, 20 months, two years old.  But talking…

  • Are You Accidentally Teaching Your Toddler to Whine? Ep 166

    August 25, 2026 · 43 min

    Whining is one of the most common - and frustrating - phases of toddlerhood. But often, it doesn’t become a pattern because a child is “bad” or manipulative. It becomes a pattern because it works. In this episode, Erin Hyer…

  • 7 Everyday Habits That Interfere With How Your Toddler Learns Ep 165

    August 18, 2026 · 58 min

    Do you jump in the second your baby struggles? Wipe her face after every bite? Keep the TV or a podcast running because the house feels too quiet? These are ordinary, loving habits — but sometimes our instinct to help, clean, entertain, or…