Talking Tips for Parents

Short, practical guides to help your little one go from babbles to first words, using the play you already do every day.

• How to Help Your Toddler Talk: 12 Simple WaysEasy habits for meals, bath time and play that give your child more chances to talk.
• Animal Sounds for Toddlers: List + How to Teach ThemWhich animal sounds are easiest to say first, and fun ways to practice them.
• First Words ListCommon first words and how to encourage them · coming soon
• Speech Milestones by Age: Birth to 5What most children understand and say at each age, with one play idea per stage.
• Speech Sounds by AgeWhen kids say each sound, and the "baby talk" mix-ups that fade on their own.
• Is My Toddler a Late Talker?Gentle signs to watch for and who to ask · coming soon
• Baby Sign Language BasicsA few simple signs that help, not delay, talking · coming soon