Welcome to another episode of the Wee Talkers Talk It Out podcast! In this episode, we dive into one of the most exciting stages of toddler development—the 18-24 month language explosion! 🎉

Katie and Carly answer a common question from a parent wondering how their 22 month old can possibly go from a handful of words to hundreds of words in such a short time. They explore what the "language explosion" looks like, when it typically occurs, and how to help your toddler significantly increase the number of words they use.

If you're navigating the toddler years–whether you're concerned about your child's development or simply want to be proactive– this episode is packed with encouragement and actionable advice to help you feel empowered in supporting your child's language growth.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• What the "toddler language explosion" is and when it typically occurs.
• Why the "wait and see" approach is not recommended when it comes to language development.
• The impact early intervention can make for toddlers with fewer words than expected at this stage.
• Useful strategies to support your toddler's language growth at home.
• When to seek support from a speech language pathologist

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• To learn about what counts as a word, how many words toddlers have around 18 months old, and how to track vocabulary growth, check out episode 6 of this podcast.
• Free Milestone Checklist: Download your copy at weetalkers.com/toddler.
• Blog Post: 18-24 Month Language Explosion.
• Submit a Question: Have a question for Katie and Carly to answer on a future podcast episode? Share it with them at weetalkers.com/questions.

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