How Can I Help My Toddler Speak?

Recite nursery rhymes and sing songs. Play rhymes, stories and songs in the car. Copy your child's attempts at words to encourage two-way conversation. Also build on your child's words – for example, when your toddler says 'train', you can say, 'Yes, it's a big red train'.

How do I help my 2 year old who doesn't talk?

Try reading to your toddler daily. You can also sing songs and talk out loud as you go about the day's tasks to get your little one hearing more words and sentences. If you still have concerns about your child not reaching speech or language milestones, consult your pediatrician.

When should you worry if your child is not talking?

If your child is over two years old, you should have your pediatrician evaluate them and refer them for speech therapy and a hearing exam if they can only imitate speech or actions but don't produce words or phrases by themselves, they say only certain words and only those words repeatedly, they cannot follow simple ...