Baby Communication: From Baby Babble to Preschool Chatter

As with everything else in parenting, it is so important for parents to trust their instincts when it comes to their child's speech and language development. If parents are concerned that something is just not right in terms of their child's development in this area, they should make an appointment with their child's doctor to discuss it. If the primary physician isn't concerned, but the parents aren't reassured in a short timeframe, they should contact a qualified speech professional on their own.

Don't worry, the speech hurdles will end. One day, you'll surely be able to have lengthy discussions with your child about the theories of Freud or the views of Socrates. And when that happens, it might just be you who's in the position of trying to keep up!