Speech & Language Development | Birth to 5
Every child develops communication skills at their own pace, but there are general speech and language milestones that can help you understand what to expect as your child grows. Knowing these milestones can make it easier to recognize progress, identify potential concerns, and support your child's communication development with confidence. Visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) milestone resources to explore age-specific speech and language expectations, along with practical tips and activities you can use at home to encourage your child's communication skills every step of the way.
Screens and Communication Development
Screens are a part of everyday life, and creating healthy media habits is about more than simply limiting screen time. The American Academy of Pediatrics' 5 C's of Media Guidance encourages families to consider the Child, Content, Calm, Crowding Out, and Communication when making decisions about media use. For young children, the most meaningful language learning happens through conversations, play, shared reading, and everyday interactions with caring adults. Explore the 5 C's to learn practical, age-specific strategies that help your family build healthy digital habits while supporting your child's speech, language, and overall development.
4 Early Language Development Strategies
Looking for simple, practical ways to encourage your child's communication skills at home? This helpful blog shares four easy-to-use language development strategies that can be incorporated into everyday routines. From offering choices to expanding on your child's words, these evidence-based techniques support vocabulary growth and early communication in a natural, engaging way.
We recommend this resource for parents and caregivers looking for practical ideas to support daily language development:
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