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I recently wrote a blog post about the Best Swim Vests & Swim Gear for toddlers for this exact reason. 

Since we’re back outside and summer is coming, we must protect our kids. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, drownings for children under age 19 are highest among Black, Native and American Indian groups.

The highest number of deaths are children between the ages of 12 to 36 months. 

This is why keeping your child safe during water activities is the highest priority, especially if you have a pool, are near a pool, or doing any heavy beach travel during vacations and the summer months.

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I don’t have to worry about finding them ransoming in the bathroom, and it’s made bath time so much easier because Noah can see the toys and put them back. 

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These shows incorporate vibrant colors and engaging music to make the learning process fun and effective. 

By incorporating a toddler show focusing on language development, you can effortlessly introduce your child to new words and phrases.

#ontheblogtoday I share 19 of the best shows for toddler speech development. 

Here are three (3) more shows that are on this list:
1️⃣ @beat_bugs
2️⃣ #danieltigersneighborhood @pbskids
3️⃣ #docmcstuffins @disneyjunior

Link in Bio or click Link in Stories.

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The hubs can hold his own but trust even I ain’t no match for a Cap.

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Your child can learn by watching some great shows, including learning how to speak.

If you are looking for shows that can aid your toddler’s development, #ontheblogtoday I share 19 of the best shows for toddler speech development. 

Here are 3 of the shows that are on this list:
1️⃣ @msrachelforlittles
2️⃣ @sesamestreet
3️⃣ @officialpeppa

Link in Bio or click Link in Stories for the complete list of shows.

Want more links to shop & how-tos?
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4 Language Development Activities for Toddlers 18 – 24 Months

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It’s not as easy to find language development activities for toddlers as a new parent. You want to help your toddler build language, but you might not be sure how or if it’s needed.

As a new mom, especially a pandemic mom, you might be unable to access information like before 2020. Most of the time, you have to call or ask your doctor.

Understanding why these developmental activities are essential to 2 Year Old Speech milestones will keep you in the know for when it comes time for doctor’s appointments and when you are home with your toddler. 

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When I was my son, my son’s age, I wasn’t speaking. It took me until I was closer to five to develop language. My son is 20 months, and by this age should be able have about three to eight words in his vocabulary.  

Here are 4 Language Development Activities for Toddlers 18 – 24 Months to check out now.

Language development activities for toddlers

You first have to figure out how your child learns. Since genetics play a role in retaining most of the time, think about how to learn and take in information. 

A visual learner like myself must show me how to do something before connecting the dots. An auditory learner needs you to tell them verbally what they need to do. Quick examples of both:

Visual: Youtube Tutorials

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Auditory: Podcast or Audio Books

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There are five other ways of learning: kinaesthetic, social, solitary, verbal, and logical. The most common learners (which most people fall into are): 

  • Visual learners
  • Auditory learners
  • Kinesthetic learners
  • Reading/writing learners

After discovering the best way your child learns, you must develop a plan to help them build language. For us, repetition and visual prompts will be the key to my son’s success. 

One Word Syllables

When building a language, you have to start slow. You can’t expect to say it works like “television” your first time trying. It’s the same when teaching your baby how to build language. 

First, you want to start with easy words that your child will interact with daily. Here are some examples: Book, Dog, Cat

The key is to use the words and say them phonetically to understand what and how you are saying. 

Go slow! I usually say it three times in a row. 

Again, since my son is a visual learner, he will look at my mouth to see how I say the word. He is paying attention to how my lips are shaped, the sound, and taking notes. 

Word Association

Our therapist recommended that when we teach my son a new word since he is a visual learner, he put the object in his mouth to see it and start building meaning behind it. 

For example, if you want your child to pick up the “book,” you would hold the book to your mouth and say ” book.” Your child will look at your mouth and the book and associate that item with that word.

It won’t happen immediately, but over time you will notice that if you say “book,” your child will understand what a “book” is and be able to give the time to you. 

Consistency and repetition are going to be key!

Use What You Have

You don’t have to buy new toys or items; you can use what you currently have to help. I have done 15-20 mins daily while playing with my son.

I try to do it when he is in a good mood. Not high pressure, and I don’t ask him to repeat the word. I will pick up a toy or item, say what it is and say it slowly. 

By doing it this way, I have noticed that he has been paying attention to my lips. It’s fun for both of us. If you have a dog, as I do, they always find a way to be in the mix. Cooper, our corgi, makes sure to help out in his way. 

Here are our current toy baskets. I alternate between the bins for variety and clean up after we finish playing. 

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Other Ways to Help toddler build language

Of course, if your child is having trouble speaking, you should always talk with your doctor for the best treatment. I’m not a medical professional, just a mom sharing my experiences to help other parents. 

There could be other reasons your young toddler might have a speech delay. Autism or neurologic issues are examples of what could be causing a delay.

Those would need to be tested if you have more concerns or suspect something else is wrong. 

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For more information on the other ways of learning, you can check out this post, which goes into depth about the topic. 

Final thoughts on language development activities for toddlers.

My husband and I attended our son’s 18-month wellness check-up; our pediatrician told us to speak to a specialist if he wasn’t speaking in a few months. Fast forward to September 2021, when my hubs and I went to a specialist to figure out how bad the delay was. 

It turns out the delay that I had was much worse than what my son has, which is excellent, and we received some great tools to help him develop language in the next three to six months, so by the time he is closer to two and three he will be right on track with other kids his age. 

Of course, my son will go to the therapist 1-2x per week, but here are the critical takeaways for a parent wanting to help develop language with their young toddler (18 – 24 months)

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Since we’re back outside and summer is coming, we must protect our kids. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, drownings for children under age 19 are highest among Black, Native and American Indian groups.

The highest number of deaths are children between the ages of 12 to 36 months. 

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Who got us? @accordingtoaprilxo got us! 

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I put them this high because “3-Year-Olds,” and it’s been working out for us. 

I don’t have to worry about finding them ransoming in the bathroom, and it’s made bath time so much easier because Noah can see the toys and put them back. 

Links to shop & how-tos:
🔗 My LTK Shop
🔗 My Youtube Channel
🔗 My Weekly Newsletter
Go to the link in the bio to get the deets!
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If your toddler is still struggling with language If your toddler is still struggling with language development, you might want to consider exposing them to age-appropriate television shows designed to aid in language development. 

These shows incorporate vibrant colors and engaging music to make the learning process fun and effective. 

By incorporating a toddler show focusing on language development, you can effortlessly introduce your child to new words and phrases.

#ontheblogtoday I share 19 of the best shows for toddler speech development. 

Here are three (3) more shows that are on this list:
1️⃣ @beat_bugs
2️⃣ #danieltigersneighborhood @pbskids
3️⃣ #docmcstuffins @disneyjunior

Link in Bio or click Link in Stories.

Want more links to shop & how-tos?
🔗 My LTK Shop
🔗 My Etsy Shop for My Printables
🔗 My Youtube Channel
🔗 MyWeekly Newsletter
Go to the link in the bio to get the deets!
——————

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The hubs can hold his own but trust even I ain’t no match for a Cap.

How do the zodiac signs make up your family dynamic? 

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Your child can learn by watching some great shows, including learning how to speak.

If you are looking for shows that can aid your toddler’s development, #ontheblogtoday I share 19 of the best shows for toddler speech development. 

Here are 3 of the shows that are on this list:
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3️⃣ @officialpeppa

Link in Bio or click Link in Stories for the complete list of shows.

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🔗 MyWeekly Newsletter
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