It's typical for toddlers and preschoolers not to be able to say all speech sounds correctly. It's a learning process. Maybe your child says "tar" for star or "nana" for banana. But how do you know if it's just a normal stage or something more?

In this episode, we're digging into the question: Should I be worried if my toddler says sounds "wrong"?

Here's what we're covering:

• Why speech errors happen

• How much of your toddler's speech you should be able to understand at different ages

• The most common sound mistakes toddlers make and when they typically go away

• Four simple, low pressure ways you can help your child at home

• Sound-specific strategies for tricky ones like /s/ blends (think star or snake)

• When to consider checking hearing or connecting with a speech-language pathologist

As pediatric speech therapists and moms, we want you to know: most of the time, these mistakes are a completely normal part of learning to talk. We hope this episode helps you you walk away with reassurance, a few simple ideas to try, and the confidence to trust your instincts if you feel something more is going on.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ep. 10: What to Do When You Don't Understand Your Toddler

• Our blog: Common Speech Sound Patterns in Toddlers

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• Free Toddler Communication Checklist – weetalkers.com/toddler

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