Some days it feels like your toddler is learning a new word every five minutes, and other days it’s like the words you heard yesterday just vanish. One minute you’re smiling because they said “ball,” and the next you’re wondering why they’re only pointing and grunting. It can feel confusing, even a little scary. If you’ve ever questioned whether your toddler’s words, or lack of words, are normal, this one’s for you.

In this episode of Ask Me How I’m Really Doing: A Mom’s Podcast, you’ll hear about speech and language milestones between 18 and 24 months, what’s typical, what’s worth keeping an eye on, and how to support your toddler without adding pressure.

✨ What’s Inside the Episode

• 🗣️ (00:45) The “word explosion” myth and why not all toddlers follow it
• 📈 (04:10) What’s typical between 18–24 months and what’s just your toddler’s unique pace
• 🧩 (10:12) Red flags to notice if your toddler’s communication seems delayed
• 📚 (16:40) Why you don’t need apps or flashcards, just simple connected moments
• ❤️ (22:18) A powerful reminder: language isn’t a race, it’s a relationship
• 🌟 (27:05) One simple clue that shows your toddler is on track even if words feel slow to come

🌱 Dream Seed Journal Prompt

Where in your toddler’s communication are you overlooking the small but powerful signs that connection is happening?

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Hadiya ☕️ 💖

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• Talk Sprouts → talksprouts.com

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