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Talk it Out with Wee TalkersAuthor: Carly Tulloch and Katie Sterbenz
Helping you nurture your child's speech and language development with confidence! Hosted by Carly and Katie, pediatric speech therapists and moms, this podcast is packed with practical tips, expert insights, and encouragement to help your child thrive in speech and language development. Whether you're wondering about milestones, curious about how to best support your child, or choosing the best books and toys, we're here to helpwithout the overwhelm. Tune in for answers to your biggest questions, relatable stories, and plenty of encouragement along the way! Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode #33: What Parents Should Know About First Words (and How to Help Vocabulary Grow)
Episode 33
Monday, 22 December, 2025
Season 2 Finale! When babies start using their first words, parents get excited! And naturally, a lot of questions come up about what really counts as a word and how to support vocabulary growth. In this episode, Katie and Carly, pediatric SLPs, break down everything parents should know about first words, early milestones, and how to help toddlers build vocabulary in simple, meaningful ways. In this episode, we talk about: • When first words typically appear • What skills come before first words • What counts as a word (hint: animal sounds and exclamations count!) • Why imperfect pronunciation is expected • How to track your toddler's vocabulary • Doable ways to help your toddler learn more words • When to seek extra support or a speech/language evaluation Resources Mentioned: • Free Toddler Milestone Checklist: www.weetalkers.com/toddler • Blog post: Should I Use Sign Language With My Toddler? www.weetalkers.com/blog • Our TalkToddler Course for boosting language in toddlers www.weetalkers.com/talktoddler ✨ If you found this episode helpful, we'd love it if you left a review! It helps more parents find these resources. And as we wrap up Season 2, send us your questions or topic ideas for Season 3 at hello@weetalkers.com or on instagram @weetalkers
