Episode 25·Newborn·3:45
My Toddler Wasn't Speaking at 2: Our Story
When words are late, what's next?
My Toddler Wasn't Speaking at 2: Our Story
When words are late, what's next?
Hear the full episode in the app →Sophie shares a personal journey about her toddler's late speech development and practical steps you can try today. Partnering with listeners, she explores why this happens and offers evidence-based techniques to support your child.
In this episode
Join Sophie as she shares her personal journey of navigating late speech development with her toddler. This mini addresses why toddlers might not hit speech milestones and what proactive steps you can take. Sophie empowers moms with practical advice and evidence-based tips from experts.
Three things to try at home
- Use the 'Communication Temptation' protocol by placing desired items in sight but out of reach.
- Apply the 'One-Word-Up' modeling rule to build vocabulary gradually.
- Narrate your child’s play rather than asking constant questions.
- toddler
- speech
- late talking
- early intervention
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