18/09/2026
How does a babies speech develop in the early years?
This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are talking about speech and language development in babies and children.
From first words to full sentences there is nothing more magic than hearing your little one talk for the first time. Equally it can be really challenging if your child has difficulties speaking and communicating.
Joining us this week as we interview Speech Pathologist Danielle Swinnerton Danielle Swinnerton, Speechie Supervision | Parent Coaching who shares her practical tips to help support your child’s speech development.
We discuss:
- What is considered normal speech development for babies and young children
- When should we expect our child to begin talking
- The first sounds/words your baby may make
- Key milestones when it comes to speech in a baby, toddler and preschooler
- When a parent should be concerned if their child is not talking
- Danielle’s tips to help your child develop their speech
- Common sounds which children find more difficult to say
- Lifestyle factors which could be impacting your child’s speech
- Do dummies and screen time impact your child’s ability to talk
- When a speech therapist might be a good idea for your child
- Do speech delays resolve on their own or do parents need to seek support
- What a typical speech therapy consult entails
- Bilingual parents - the impact on a child’s language and speech development
- Tips for children who have stutters or lisps
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