How to Use Everyday Routines to Boost Baby and Toddler Development, with Stacey Landberg

Why are early interventionists and developmental therapists implementing “routines-based intervention” with families, and how can ALL families benefit from this approach?On this episode of the Learn With Less podcast, Ayelet is joined by Stacey Landberg, M.S., CCC-SLP of speechtheraping.com. Stacey is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and regular presenter on topics related to early intervention, autism, and navigating parenthood in the digital age. She is also the mother of two great kids. On this episode, we discuss:* Stacey’s own professional background, and how she came to do the work she’s doing today* What everyday routines have to do with early development* Why these everyday, mundane tasks are such powerful opportunities for supporting early development* Why early interventionists and developmental therapists are implementing “routines-based intervention” with families, and how this is model different from what traditional therapy looked like with 0-3 year olds* How the Learn With Less philosophy goes hand in hand with this new model of intervention* Stacey’s top tips and resources for parents hoping to maximize the interactions they have within everyday routinesGreat resources we mentioned in this podcast episode:Zero to ThreeFamily-Guided Routines-Based Intervention Harvard Center for the Developing ChildUnderstanding Your Baby and Understanding Your Toddler (books)Learn With Less® Curriculum Online ProgramLearn With Less® Facilitator Training & Certification ProgramConnect With UsAyelet: Facebook / Instagram / PinterestStacey: Website / InstagramTEXT TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODEAyelet: Today I am speaking with Stacy Landberg of speechtheraping.com. Stacey has devoted her career to supporting communication and connection between young children and their caregivers. She has worked in the homes of hundreds of families across Southern California, and she has guest lectured to early education specialists across the United States. At the time of this recording, Stacey is in her 15th year of professional practice as a speech language pathologist, and her current work is focused on interdisciplinary and early intervention and dissemination of best practice patterns for improved child and family outcomes. Stacey, you are an incredible resource for parents and caregivers and professionals working with families. So I’m so excited to finally have you on the show today.Stacey: Yay. Thank you, Ayelet. I’m so happy to be a guest, it’s just an honor because I obviously love the work that you do as well.Ayelet: Thank you. Well, I’ve asked you to come onto the show today specifically to talk about, you know, how to use everyday routines to support infant and toddler development. But first, why don’t you just tell us a little bit more about you and how you got into the work that you are doing today.Stacey: Sure. So I feel like you already gave me a really generous introduction. I, yeah, I feel like, you know, I always knew I wanted to work with little,