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 developmentResources 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 YearsLearn 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 SilbergGames to Play With Toddlers by Jackie SilbergFree Download Handouts from CariFacebook Live series from CariConnect With Us:Cari Website / Facebook / Instagram / Ayelet: Facebook / Instagram / PinterestText Transcript of The EpisodeAyelet: Today. I am speaking with Cari Ebert, a pediatric speech language pathologist in private practice in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Cari is a therapist, consultant, author, product developer, and nationally recognized speaker who gets paid to do what she loves most: talk! She specializes in early intervention, Apraxia, and Autism, and has dedicated her career to helping young children achieve their maximum potential with speech,