How Gestures Help Your Child Start Talking

16 Gestures by 16 months

IMO, One of the cutest things you’ll ever see your baby do is…  play peek-a-boo. I know it’s hard to pick only ONE thing your baby does that is the cutest… but peek-a-boo will definitely be high on the list.  Those little hands covering their ears, forehead or eyes… just melts my heart every time.  […]

How Many Words Should an 18 Month Old Say

how many words should an 18 month old say

10 spoken words. That’s the simple answer to the question so many parents are typing into Google (or ChatGPT):“How many words should an 18-month-old say?” But I don’t want you to stop there, because “The number of words” is only one piece of the puzzle. Around 18 months, it’s very common for parents to start […]

12–24 Month Speech Milestones: A Guide for Parents

The second year of life is a time of tremendous growth in both receptive and expressive language. From first words to two-word phrases, this period lays the foundation for future communication skills. Understanding typical 18-month speech milestones and 2 year old speech milestones can help you support your child’s development in meaningful ways. As your […]