We hear from Speech and Language Pathologist Maria Gianfilippo, Founder of Organic Speech Therapy, about what it takes to raise talkative babies and toddlers. First, it’s important to know what the milestones and averages are in regard to spoken words by specific age targets. Yes, every child does develop at his or her own pace; however,  within *reason*. We reflect upon the main contributors to a burgeoning vocabulary versus speech delays that should raise red flags. We learn about optimal environments and lifestyles parents can embody in order to maximize their child’s communication capacity. We’ll discuss why TV shows are not an appropriate substitute for 1:1 human interaction when it comes to teaching our children. It's a tough pill to swallow, but even the "educational programs" are not ideal. TV is a tool and we need to treat it as such. You’ll also hear about the “wait and see” approach still recommended by pediatricians and the main reasons why speech delays have been on a significant rise over the last few years. Learn about the benefits of bi-, tri-, and quadlingualism. Resources: 10% off Talkative Babies and Talkative Toddlers with our links.Note: for the Talkative Toddlers course, the discount code only works if the pay-in-full option is selected.Talkative Babies CourseTalkative Toddlers CourseMaria’s free book resourceMilestone document resourceFollow Maria at @organicspeechtherapypllc If you click Maria's Talkative Toddlers & Babies links in her IG bio, you can also apply code MOTR for the 10% discount.Unapologetically Unmedicated episode 85: Signs Your Induction is BSFollow @FierceLizzie on Instagram DONATE (Thank you!! 3) BOOK a 1:1 or BIRTH PROCESSING SESSION DOWNLOAD OUR EBOOKS VIEW OUR RESOURCES DISCOUNT CODES & LINKS Leaving us a rating and written review is one of the best ways to show your support. We love to see what you thought of our episodes on your instagram stories! Remember to tag us @momsofftherecordpod, so we can share your stories with our community. We are so grateful for your support. Don't forget to subscribe to MOTR on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on instagram, so you never miss a beat.