Speech norms & red flags in littles w/ Melissa of @Raisinglittletalkers

This week we talk about: When is a child considered a late talker -m/ when should a parent seek professional help?  What causes speech delay? Is it my fault?  What is the algorithm of speech babies into toddlerhood - how do they communicate with us and how does it progress? How can we as parents encourage and promote healthy speech habits?  Tips on teaching toddlers to name their big emotions!  Melissa Minney is a pediatric speech-language pathologist, mommy of 3,and the founder of Raising Little Talkers. She is dedicated to helpingchildren communicate effectively and build confidence aroundlistening, speaking, reading, spelling, and writing usingevidence-based therapy techniques.She created Raising Little Talkers to give parents actionablestrategies that are easy to incorporate into what you're already doingat home so you can feel confident teaching your baby and toddler tocommunicate without adding another thing to your plate.  Follow along with Melissa:website: www.raisinglittletalkers.comIG: @raisinglittletalkersYT: https://www.youtube.com/@raisinglittletalkers  _______________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! ______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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