Parent Coaching and Routines for Early Language Development, with Cari Ebert

What Can Parents Do to Encourage Infant and Toddler Language Development? On this episode of the Learn With Less® podcast, we sat down with Cari Ebert, of Cari Ebert Seminars. Cari is a speech-language pathologist, parent, consultant, author, product developer, and nationally recognized speaker in the areas of Apraxia, Autism, and early intervention (and routines-based intervention) who has dedicated her career to helping young children achieve their maximum potential with speech, language, and social and emotional development. We discussed: * Cari’s personal and professional background, and how she came to do the work she’s doing today* Definitions of the terms, speech, language, and communication* How parents and caregivers can support early communication through everyday routines (and what “routines” even are)* Why there is no such thing as a parenting expert (and what the purpose of parent coaching, parent education, and routines-based intervention actually are)* Cari’s top tips and resources for parents and caregivers hoping to support early communication development Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Understanding Your Baby & Understanding Your Toddler: My bestselling books, development & Activity Guides for Playing With Your Baby From Birth to Three Years Learn With Less® Bundle: get our favorite infant and toddler development resources – including our bestselling books! (and save 70%)! Discover how to support & connect with your tiny human, without having to buy a single toy. Learn With Less® Facilitator Training & Certification Program: Use your existing skills as an educator or therapist to serve families holistically with a high quality program that will provide lasting impact! Apply now to become a licensed facilitator Learn With Less®. Learn With Less® “Caregiver & Me” Classes: the magic of Learn With Less® lies in the communal aspect of coming together with our resources, in community with other families. Join us for a virtual or in-person class led by a licensed facilitator near you! Games to Play With Babies by Jackie Silberg Games to Play With Toddlers by Jackie Silberg Free Download Handouts from Cari Facebook Live series from Cari Connect With Us: Cari Website / Facebook / Instagram /  Ayelet: Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest