⭐️Toddler speech & communication milestones: 2-3 year-olds 💙Consider these milestones a general idea of how communication skills emerge for many kids, and know that if your child isn’t doing everything on this list, that’s okay! (Comment “milestones” and I’ll DM you a link to these) 💙Development is a process and skills emerge at different times for different children. 👶These milestones are skills that emerge at a certain age or age range for 75% (for the most part) of children in the US . Man

👉(Comment “milestones” and I’ll DM you the link to find all of these) Milestones give us an general idea of how communication skills emerge for most children. If your child isn’t doing everything on this list, that’s okay! Development is a process and skills emerge at different times for different children. Your child may develop skills in a different order than you read on these lists. 🧐The information I’m going to share in my ASHA updated milestones series is a result of lots of folks scouri

Helping Baby to talk starts long before they say their first words! Babies learn to talk and say new words by hearing and watching you communicate. Narrating your day can encourage Baby to talk, help increase their vocabulary, and strengthen Baby’s communication skills. ➡️ When narrating, don’t just describe the basics—get detailed with it! This helps teach Baby new words and how to use those words. To learn more about narrating your day to Baby, comment “NARRATE DAY” for the therapist-approved

“My 18-month-old recites ABCs and rhymes… but doesn’t talk!” Is this your story too? Many toddlers can sing poems or say A to Z—but don’t use words like mama, milk, or come to express themselves. That’s rote memory, not real speech. At 18 months, your child should: • Use 5 meaningful words • Follow simple instructions • Use gestures like pointing or waving No need to panic—but don’t ignore it either. Early action = better communication. Reduce screen time, talk more, and connect face-to-face. If

✨ Baby Speech Milestones Every Parent Should Know 👶🗣️ Our little ones learn to talk long before their first word — every coo, squeal, and babble is a step toward communication 🥹💛 Here’s a gentle guide to help you understand what’s happening month-to-month: 👶 0–3 months • Coos & soft vowel sounds (oooh, aaah) • Smiles at you 😄 • Different cries for hunger/tiredness 🌸 4–6 months • Laughs & squeals • Starts babbling (ba-ba, ga-ga) • Responds to name 🧸 7–9 months • Combines sounds (“mamama”)