If you’re tired of repeating yourself, worn down by tantrums, or worried your child isn’t being understood—you’re not alone. I’m Dinalynn Rosenbush, a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience, and also a mom and grandma who knows how exhausting communication struggles can feel. I’ve guided hundreds of children through speech and language delays—and I’m here to help parents like you, turn daily frustrations into connection and growth.

My passion for coaching parents began in the schools, where I saw too many children slip through the cracks. In the schools, speech therapy is a disability service, which means many kids who needed help didn’t qualify. I also watched students leave my therapy room to carry over skills on their own—without the support they needed. Believing communication is best learned in community, I invited parents into my classroom and showed them how to help at home. The results were remarkable: students made faster, lasting progress because their parents were equipped to guide them. That experience shaped my mission—these strategies shouldn’t be hidden as “speech therapy tricks.” By sharing them, we all rise.

That’s why I created Coaching Programs and The Language of Play podcast, where I simplify communication into bite-sized steps parents can use right away. With practical strategies and insightful guests, the show is now ranked among the top 1.5% of parenting podcasts worldwide—and it’s freely available to you.

Over the years, I’ve learned that effective communication goes beyond speech sounds and language practice. Kids thrive when they feel safe, understood, and connected. One of the ways I’m different is how I approach play. I see it not just as an activity, but as a mindset—and the way your child’s brain learns best. When you step into this mindset, you can connect in ways that make communication easier and more natural. I teach parents how to do this so their child can grow in the skills they need—and families can grow stronger together.

I believe you are the true expert on your child. You know what sparks their interest and what works at home. My role is to give you encouragement, tools that work, and strategies that bring progress in speech, language, listening, and connection. I also love equipping parents to advocate for their children in the IEP process.

So if you feel uncertain about how to help, bewildered when words don’t come naturally, or worn down by communication struggles—I can help. If you’ve ever felt unseen in this journey, I want you to know: I see you.

And I am always cheering you on,
Dinalynn

I started The Language of Play because I wanted families to share a common vocabulary—one that builds connection instead of conflict. For me, “play” is more than fun and games. It’s a mindset. It means approaching our kids (and each other) with curiosity, joy, and openness—through exploration, discovery, laughter, experimentation, and wonder. This is how a child’s brain is wired to learn, and it’s how relationships grow stronger at every age.

When parents shift into this mindset, something powerful happens: judgment quiets, curiosity takes over, and kids feel believed in. That’s when hearts stay open and communication flows.

This podcast is for parents who want to help their children communicate better—and discover along the way that their own growth as a parent is key. When you learn how to lead with this language of play, you not only teach your child the hard-for-them things, you also become the parent you long to be.

The name The Language of Play reflects all of this. It’s a title with many layers, and every interpretation captures at least one facet of its meaning.