Language Milestones 12–18 Months: What's Happening and How to Give It a Boost
Between 12 and 18 months, your toddler's brain is doing some of its most intense language work — pointing, babbling, and slowly turning sounds into real words. Here's what's typical for this age and simple, no-flashcards-needed ways to help it along.
The Most Important Words to Teach Your Child (SLPs Call Them 'Core Words')
Most of what we say every day comes down to a small set of words — and the same is true for children. Core words like more, go, want, and stop work in almost any situation, making them the most powerful place to start building language. Here's what they are and how to use them.