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Oct 6
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Should My Toddler Be Talking More? Ep 1...

Erin Hyer
About this episode
Should my toddler be talking more? It’s an understandable question, but word count alone does not tell you how well your child is communicating. In this episode, I explain the developmental skills sitting underneath talking — including initiation, shared attention, turn-taking, and the different jobs language begins to do in everyday life. You’ll also learn ... Show More
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