Comments on: Verbally Speaking

By: Learning

Learning — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:11:19 +0000

Learning vocabulary and speaking, it is different for every child. Some learn at early stage, and some little late. We can make them learn vocabulary by speaking to them frequently. Divide the words into bits and make them learn.

Jane

By: Chelle

Chelle — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:36:04 +0000

I think all parents go through the whole “is my kid normal?” concern (sadly it doesn’t get any better as they get older either!) I know with both my kids I’m constantly wondering if they’re ahead, on track, or behind.

By: Court

Court — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:21:11 +0000

Oh dear now you’ve started me since Kaiya is almost two and nowhere near all that stuff. Hmm.. maybe I should reread your post before I frantically call her doctor.

By: Atom Heart Father

Atom Heart Father — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:29:34 +0000

DS is too young to make any signs (5mo), but I figured starting early wouldn’t hurt and would give me a head start at learning signs. I recommend the My Baby Can Talk and Baby Signing Time DVDs. The former are especially watchable – no flashy edits and plenty of soothing classical music. The latter are good from a teaching standpoint, but the songs can be a little annoying after a while.

By: Atom Heart Father

Atom Heart Father — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:08:23 +0000

Is my previous comment *really* still in moderation?

By: Tranny Head

Tranny Head — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:39:18 +0000

My kid is 18 months and can’t make the “c” sound, either. “Cat” is “at.” He says, “at, MEOW,” for example. Dog is “Dog, woof (and pant).” He can’t say “monkey” at all, though, and just goes, “oooh ah ah ah ah.”

You don’t need to be concerned.

By: Nicki

Nicki — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:49:38 +0000

He is SO sweet! Isn’t it a fun age? Pufferfish is just a few months older than him. It sounds like he manages to communicate very well, even if he doesn’t always say words the right way! I read somewhere that at 19 months babies should be able to say (in their own way) 50 words, so Alex is probably right on target now!

By: S.A.

S.A. — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:38:47 +0000

I think we all suffer from this disease. It doesn’t help when, like me, you work with people whose child is two months older and already mastered utencils, talks using a three year old ability, sleeps in a toddler bed, and is showing dangerous signs of being Smarter Than a Fifth Grader, lol. We all worry. Trust me, your Alex is fine. Now my Chloe on the other hand…LOL

By: Amy Warden

Amy Warden — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:02:40 +0000

Oh yes, I remember those days of paranoia. Now my girls are in SCHOOL and there’s a whole new set of worries. Thank God, He’s in control – or at least I TRY to let Him be.

By: Anglophile Football Fanatic

Anglophile Football Fanatic — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:04:47 +0000

Language acquisition is first comprehension THEN vocalization. And, this is something I tell myself a lot these days when I don’t “see” a lot of bang for my buck with Knute’s full-immersion preschool with his Spanish. He’s FINE. Don’t worry and try not to compare.