If you thought you were in the rat race before, it really climbs to another level when you become a parent. I have never experienced such a high level of constant criticism,
advice, pressure, doubt, excitement, fear, pride,… I mean you name it we experience it. And why? Because everyone has something to say about your child. The pediatrician is constantly reminding you about those milestones. Those mommies in the mommy groups can’t stop talking about all the “new skills” their babies have developed and how they are already working on that Harvard application. Those distant relatives you see every few years are letting you know… “in my day we did…. <Insert outdated practice here>” or “you worry to much” or my personal favorite “well uncle Clide didn’t speak until he was 5 and he turned out fine.” It is no wonder parents are constantly stressed out. Not to mention the notion of “know better, do better” but in the age of information, we know so much that it can be immensely overwhelming. As if keeping a tiny human alive and happy isn’t difficult enough. All the additional pressure from society surely doesn’t help.
Despite the unrealistic expectations placed upon parents at times (many times) there are moments where there’s a real reason to be concerned. When it comes to speech and language I want to ease some of your concerns and give you some basic guidelines. This way, when everyone is coming at you for one thing or another, you have your own frame of reference to work from.
Click on the links below for a free downloadable Milestone sheet:
12 Months: Speech and Language Milestones at 12 Months
Up to 2 Years Old: Speech and Language Milestones at 2 Years
Up to 3 Years Old: Speech and Language Milestones at 3 Years
Up to 4 Years Old: Speech and Language Milestones at 4 Years
Up to 5 Years Old: Speech and Language Milestones at 5 Years
And as always, if you are left with more questions than answers, reach out for a consultation. We provide serve to the Tampa Bay area, in both English and Spanish. And if you are further out, we can provide consultations.
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