The Toddler Talk Blog
Learn about toddler speech and language development from expert pediatric speech therapists and moms.
Speech delay in toddlers - 3 Ways you can help now!
Over 80% of parents worry about speech delay in toddlers. Learn what you can do to help at home if you are worried your toddler may be speech delayed.
How to pick the best toddler books!
Books are compact, inexpensive, colorful ways for your child to be exposed to new vocabulary and new concepts. Learn how to pick the best toddler books and how to read books at home to practice speech therapy. Most importantly, we will show you how to make toddler books fun and engaging!
My 20 Favorite Speech Therapy Toys for 2 Year Olds
Here’s a list of my 20 favorite speech therapy toys for 2 year olds. I’ve also included 3 ways I use each of these toys for speech delayed toddlers to learn new communication skills!
My 18 Month Old Isn’t Talking, should I be worried?
If your 18 month old isn’t talking, you might be wondering how to help them say their first word. Learn about how toddlers learn to talk, how to help your 18 month old say their first word, and how speech therapists can help!
Does my child need speech therapy?
If you’ve been wondering, “Does my child need speech therapy?” this post will help you answer your question. You will learn about all the different ways speech therapists help kids and the importance of speech therapy evaluation for toddlers.
Baby First Words List
Learn 3 first words speech therapy tricks to use when listening for your baby’s first word. Look at our baby first words list for 15 of the most common first words and how to encourage your baby to say theirs.
When to start speech therapy for toddlers?
Learn about the best time for toddlers to get started in speech therapy and how pediatric speech therapists use toddler milestones to determine if speech therapy is needed.
My 14 month old doesn’t talk... Should I be worried?
Learn the 4 key questions speech therapists think about when parents are concerned that their 14 month old doesn’t talk yet. Plus learn ways to encourage your little one to talk.
When do babies start babbling?
Babbling is such an exciting milestones for babies. This post answers all your biggest questions about babbling. We’ll cover when babies start babbling, the stages of babbling, and how to encourage more babbling.
Help! My toddler is not saying words they used to
When your toddler stops saying words they used to they are experiencing language regression. Language regression occurs in all toddlers as part of language development. When lost skills do not reappear, language regression can be a sign of Autism.
How To “Find a pediatric speech therapist near me.”
Learn how to find a pediatric speech therapy near you who can support your child’s early communication development. Getting started early can have a tremendous impact on your child’s development!
My toddler understands everything, but isn’t talking yet
What does it mean if your toddler understands everything but isn’t talking yet? Learn the most common reasons why toddlers haven’t started talking and what you can do to help.
Toddler Activities in San Diego
San Diego offers tons of free activities for toddlers, you just have to know where to look! Learn about 5 free activities for toddlers in San Diego.
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.
Teaching Your Toddler About Safety
Learn how to teach your toddler about safety from moms and speech therapists. We talk about strategies to help your child stop in dangerous situations and how you can teach them about safety through play.
At Home Speech & Language Activities - Tupperware
Learn how to grow your child's speech and language skills by playing with Tupperware. We will tell you how to play and what you can say in order to grow your child's skills at 3 different levels: before the first word, when they say 1-100 words, and when they are talking in sentences.
3 Year Old Milestones: Speech & Language
Discover the 3 year old milestones for speech and language. We’ll cover how many words kids say at 36 months and what 3 year olds typically understand. You’ll be able to download our free 3 Year Old Speech Checklist to easily track milestones at home.
Vocabulary and Speech Milestones at 30 Months
Learn what to expect from your 2 and a half year old’s talking, understanding, and pronunciation skills. Download our 30 month speech & language checklist.
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!