Episode #33: What Parents Should Know About First Words (and How to Help Vocabulary Grow)
Description
Season 2 Finale!
When babies start using their first words, parents get excited! And naturally, a lot of questions come up about what really counts as a word and how to support vocabulary growth.
In this episode, Katie and Carly, pediatric SLPs, break down everything parents should know about first words, early milestones, and how to help toddlers build vocabulary in simple, meaningful ways.
In this episode, we talk about:
• When first words typically appear
• What skills come before first words
• What counts as a word (hint: animal sounds and exclamations count!)
• Why imperfect pronunciation is expected
• How to track your toddler's vocabulary
• Doable ways to help your toddler learn more words
• When to seek extra support or a speech/language evaluation
Resources Mentioned:
• Free Toddler Milestone Checklist: www.weetalkers.com/toddler
• Blog post: Should I Use Sign Language With My Toddler? www.weetalkers.com/blog
• Our TalkToddler Course for boosting language in toddlers www.weetalkers.com/talktoddler
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And as we wrap up Season 2, send us your questions or topic ideas for Season 3 at hello@weetalkers.com or on instagram @weetalkers
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