Last week I introduced the first two habits quietly getting in the way of your toddler's speech.

This week we go deeper.

In Part 2 I'm sharing Habits 3, 4, and 5 - and these are the ones that tend to stop parents cold. Not because they're complicated. But because nobody told them these things mattered.

We start with the neuroscience - and I mean real neuroscience, the kind that completely changes how you see your child's developing brain. 

Your baby arrived in this world already wired for language. Not for any specific language. For all of them. 

Once you understand that, everything else in this episode lands differently.

Then we talk about the pacifier. Who it's really for. And why the transition is almost always harder for the parent than the child.

And finally - screens. After 40 years in this field, I have a clear position. I'll share it plainly, without apology, and with the clinical evidence to back it up.

In this episode:

• The neuroscience of the developing brain — and why flashcards at 18 months are knocking on the wrong door
• Citizens of the world — what this term means and why it changes everything
• The pacifier question nobody asks honestly
• What I really think about screens — and what I told families back in the early nineties that still works today
• The thread connecting all five habits — and what Marcus taught me about what children actually need

Missed Part 1? Start with Episode 147 first — it'll make this one land much deeper.

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DISCLAIMER:

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your pediatrician or a qualified health provider with questions about your child’s development or health. The views shared are based on Erin Hyer’s professional experience and are intended to support informed parenting, not to replace individual consultation or care. Every child and family is unique — please use your discretion and consult trusted professionals when making decisions for your child.

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