What to Do When You Can’t Understand Your Toddler | Talk It Out Podcast

Welcome to another episode of Talk It Out with Wee Talkers! Today, we’re tackling a question that so many parents have: What should you do when you can’t understand what your toddler is saying?

Carly and Katie answer a question from a dad who feels unsure of what to do when his 17-month-old tries to communicate, but he just can’t figure out what he’s saying. They share practical, research-backed strategies to help toddlers feel heard, reduce frustration, and strengthen that parent-child connection—even when words aren’t clear yet.

If you’ve ever struggled to understand your toddler’s speech—or worried about whether their pronunciation is normal—this episode is packed with expert advice to help you navigate these tricky moments with confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why toddler speech can be hard to understand (and what’s normal)
• How to respond when you don’t understand your child’s words
• 5 simple strategies to reduce frustration and keep communication positive
• Why some toddlers get more upset than others when they’re misunderstood
• When to be concerned about your toddler’s speech clarity 

🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Related Podcast Episode: Toddler Speech Mistakes (Episode 5)– Learn what’s typical for toddler speech development 
• Blog Post: When You Can’t Understand Your Toddler – Get more tips and real-life examples
• Late Talker Support: How to Reduce Toddler Frustration Around Communication
• Free Toddler Milestone Checklist: Download your copy at weetalkers.com/toddler

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• Wee Talkers Blog: WeeTalkers.com/blog

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