- my iParenting
- quick clicks
- babies today articles
- babies today q&a
- toddlers today articles
- toddlers today q&a
- breastfeed.com articles
- breastfeed.com q&a
- message boards
- research baby names
- prepare a birth plan
- content channels
- ip channel rss feeds
- read birth stories
- read parenting stories
- recommended books
- e-newsletters
- safety recalls
- ip diaries
- ip store
- mom of the month
- dad of the month
- editor's letter
- letters to the editor
 |
- e-newsletters
- Sign up to receive our free weekly e-newsletters
- award-winning products
The iParenting Media Awards program helps parents find the best products for their families.
Expert Q&A
 |  |  |
| By Mindy Hudon Speech and Language Pathologist | ||
 |
At what level should my 2-year-old be at in regards to speech and language skills?
At approximately 18 to 24 months, children go through a motor development stage. They now can run, jump and climb. What a great time to encourage both motor and language skills!
By 24 months, your toddler will be using approximately 100 words or more. A 2-year-old may use two or more word sentences like, "Where kitty?" or "Me go car." Try to expand your toddler's words by modeling "adult-like" sentences. For instance, "Where is the kitty?" Build his vocabulary by reading books, talking about his environment and using a variety of new vocabulary words.
By this age, your toddler is able to tell you what he wants, tell you how he feels, talk about people or things and ask questions. Wow! Just 12 short months ago he had a few single words! Now he can participate in conversations. Imagine where his language will be in one year from now! So, don't put your sneakers away just yet. Your toddler still needs his "language coach" to enrich his skills. Remember, the skills he learns today will prepare him for a lifetime of adventure!
Related Expert Q&A
- Is 2 too young to put a child in competitive sports?
- Is it OK if I sometimes let my children play by themselves?
- What should I look for in an organized physical activity program for my child?
- Should I enroll my child in an organized physical activity program?
- I've been hearing a lot about brain research and how important movement is to brain development. Is this true?
More Answers by this Expert
- My 10-month-old's babbles are starting to sound more like actual letters now. What letter sounds are generally a baby's first?
- My 1-year-old has started to say two-syllable words such as "ma ma," "da da," "ba ba" and "boo boo." What are some techniques to increase his vocabulary?
- Where is a good place to find videotapes, CDs, etc., for teaching my child different languages?
- Is it true that learning a foreign language at the preschool and toddler age is easier than for a middle school child?
- My 7-year-old still talks with a slight lisp. Should I consider speech therapy?
