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Help your baby or toddler learn to talk

If you have a baby or child below three, this book is for you. You'll get powerful, science-backed, and yet practical strategies to boost your baby's language and brain development.

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Here's just some of what you'll discover...

How to know whether your child's language development is on track (with the latest updates!)
Two easy things busy parents can do to build language skills right now, instead of waiting for "someday when there's more time"
What the evidence really says about screen time and language development
A step-by-step action plan if you're worried your child might have speech delay

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“A must read for all parents.”

This book gives parents what they need to know in a compact book that does not complicate things. ... Skip Google and read this one first! It's one of the best books you can add to your parenting toolbox.

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“Based on sound science.”

A lot of what people know about toddler speech development is based on unfounded, unscientific data. The internet has set unreasonable expectations for parents.

I can no longer count the number of times I meet distressed moms in the clinic because their two-year-olds can't read or write the entire alphabet.

So happy we finally have a book written by an expert in the field of developmental pediatrics. I take comfort in knowing what I read is based on sound science.

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Even with just the first chapter, I can relate already! Like, someone gave me a book on baby sign language and I felt so guilty that I never even finished the book, much less apply it. Thank you for this book that shows me what I can focus on.

Mommy Carmina

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WHAT LANGUAGE SKILLS WE EXPECT IN BABIES AND TODDLERS

Many parents worry about whether or not their toddlers can name the shapes and colors, recite numbers, or memorize nursery rhymes.

You'll be surprised to know - that's NOT what toddler language is all about! In this book, you'll discover what skills your baby does need to develop at this time.

We'll also answer common questions such as: My 18-month-old is not yet talking, is this normal? Will speaking more than one language at home confuse the child? When do kids need to learn the alphabet?

THREE STEPS TO LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

You'll discover how to apply three science-backed strategies to boost brain development and help your baby or toddler learn to talk.

Many moms work so hard doing "baby play" or "toddler activities" that the internet tells them to do, then feel guilty when it's not working for them. With this book, you can ditch the guilt and zero in on what science says your baby really needs at this age.

You'll also get sections on specific ages - baby less than a year old, one year old, two years old - so you're supported with fun and practical learning activities.

SCIENCE-BACKED ANSWERS TO COMMON ISSUES

You've heard, "No screen time for babies". But you've also heard, "My baby got smarter learning from Youtube university!"

You feel judged and guilty when you hand over a gadget to your toddler. And yet you also feel guilt and FOMO when you see other toddlers memorizing videos that your child hasn't watched.

Find out what the evidence says about questions like this. You'll get handy suggestions that you can adapt to your own situation at home.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Victoria Ang-Nolasco, MD

Positive Parenting Coach for Early Childhood

Victoria Ang-Nolasco, MD is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, positive parenting coach, university faculty in pediatrics and brain psychology, author, speaker, and mom.

She completed her fellowship training in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital. She is a certified provider of the evidence-based Triple P Positive Parenting Program and Zero to Three Language and Literacy Development.

It's her mission to empower parents of babies and young kids with evidence-based and developmentally appropriate parenting strategies, and help them find joy and calm in parenting.

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