Q&A: How do I support my child with language delays during playdates? — Securely Attached

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about how to support a child who is struggling to communicate with their peers.

Together we explore:

The difference between scaffolding and helicopter parenting, and how to find the right balance.
How your goals for a playdate can shape how much you step in.
The role of context, including the child your kid is playing with and how familiar they are with each other.
What scaffolding can actually look like in the moment, beyond just helping with words.
How narrating and "sportscasting" interactions can support both kids without taking over.
How to tune into your child's cues to determine whether something is truly a problem.
The trap of overthinking and how to recognize when things might actually be going just fine.

This episode will help you feel more confident in knowing when to step in, when to step back, and how to support your child's social and communication skills in a way that builds both competence and connection.

REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:

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CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about helping a child who struggles with perfectionism

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about what to do if your child is reading below their grade level, but resistant to going to tutoring

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about fostering secure attachments in peer relationships

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