The Toddler Talk Blog
Learn about toddler speech and language development from expert pediatric speech therapists and moms.
At Home Speech & Language Activities - Duplo Blocks
Blocks are one of the most popular toys for toddlers, and there are a seemingly infinite number of ways you can play with blocks to teach your child new talking and understanding skills.
At Home Speech & Language Activities - Small Cardboard Boxes
Learn how playing with a cardboard box can grow your child’s communication skills no matter what stage they are at. See 3 quick and easy at home speech activities with boxes.
2 Year Old Milestones: Speech and Language
Discover the 2 year old milestones for speech and language. We will teach you what 2 year olds should be saying and what they understand. Plus you can download our free 24 month developmental checklist!
"My 2 Year Old Doesn't Listen!" - Try These 3 Things
It can be so frustrating if your 2 year old doesn't listen to you! I share 3 speech therapy tips that can help your toddler do things when you ask them.
The Do’s and Don’ts Of Home Speech Therapy Toddler Activities
Practicing speech activities at home with your 2 year old or 1 year old can be overwhelming. Learn about speech therapy practice at home for toddlers and some of the best speech therapy games for toddlers.
The "Magic" School Bus Speech Activities
No matter what stage your child is at, you can use a toy bus to build language at home. We share activities for 1 year olds and 2 year olds that you can use to grow communication at home. Learn the same activities used in speech therapy!
Baby Talk: The Do's and Don'ts of Using Baby Talk With Toddlers
Have you wondered if baby talk is hurting your child's their language development? This post describes the kinds of baby talk that might make it harder for your toddler to learn to talk. Plus we highlight the types of baby talk that actually make it easier for toddler's to learn to talk!
Speech Therapy Toys For Toddlers
These are the top 10 toys to buy for toddlers who are late talkers. Read to learn how you can use our favorite speech therapy toys to help late talkers grow their communication skills.
Baby Sign Language: What you need to know before you get started
Baby sign language is a great strategy to use with toddlers who are learning to talk. When used consistently, baby sign language may even help kids talk sooner.