Welcome!
How is your child liking their “All About Me” board book so far?!
The book is not only a keepsake you’ll be so happy you made, but also an educational tool that can grow with them. Double win!
Below, you'll find two tailored sections with resources to support your child's specific language stage—whether they’re not talking much yet or already pretty chatty!
Explore these resources and discover helpful strategies, tips, and tools to further enrich your toddler’s communication skills.
Before you dive into the section that best fits your child, be sure to download our free toddler communication checklist!
It’s a great way to see which skills your child currently has, and which ones might be coming next.
For Toddlers Who Aren’t Talking Much (Yet)
If your child is still in the early stages of language development or not yet talking much yet, you’ll find several helpful resources to support their communication journey in this section. Plus, the “All About Me” book you purchased is already a wonderful tool for encouraging communication!
Resources:
First, download our communication checklist if you haven’t yet!
Gestures are huge when it comes to language development. Read more about how to encourage gestures here.
Sign language is a great way to help communication grow and grow. We highly recommend it to all families we work with (and use it with our own kids, too!)
Discover when babies usually say “mama” plus tips on how to help them say it!
Late talkers tend to experience more frustration as toddlers. Learn if this might be the case for your toddler and what to do to help them.
Want a step-by-step plan for how to help your toddler’s vocabulary grow and grow? Our TalkToddler course for parents can help!
Imitation is foundational for first words. We’ll walk you through how imitation typically develops so you can meet your child right where they’re at and help them move forward.
For Toddlers Who Have Many Words
For toddlers who are already using a variety of words, your “All About Me” board book will help expand their vocabulary and sentence structure. It’s also a great way to chat about the things that matter most to them! Use your “All About Me” book to reinforce language skills and support them in expressing more complex thoughts and ideas.
We’ve included some helpful resources below—these are the things parents in our community ask about often!
Resources:
We expect to hear quite the little language boom between 18-24 months of age. Click here to learn what to expect when it comes to the language explosion and how to help your toddler’s vocabulary continue to grow.
Want some ideas for how to make intentional choices when it comes to screen time? We believe in making screen time choices that align with your family’s values and vision, and flow with the overall vibe you want in your home.
Does your toddler love reading the same book over and over (and over)? We can help! Here are 10 book recommendations for when you’re wondering what in the world to read next.
Music, especially simple songs & rhymes, can help support language and literacy skills. Check this out for some simple favorites you can try today.
It’s really common not to understand everything toddlers say. Learn what’s typical when it comes to toddler speech “mistakes.”
If you’re looking for high quality, intentional screen time for your toddler–we’ve got you covered! Our Songs+Stories membership is kind of like what you would find at library story time, except led by SLPs (us!) and you can press play whenever it’s convenient for you!
We hope your child loves their new Wee Talkers x Pinhole Press book! 💛 We are so glad you’re a part of our community.
about wee talkers
Carly Tulloch, M.A., CCC-SLP and Katie Sterbenz, M.S., CCC-SLP, are pediatric speech language therapists with over 25+ years of combined experience, but first and foremost, they’re parents–just like you. Between them, they have six kids and they all have unique and different needs.
Katie is licensed in Arizona and holds a Master’s degree from Arizona State University. With over 13 years of experience, she has worked in hospitals, clinics, schools, and private practice settings. Carly, licensed in British Columbia, has over 15 years of experience and holds a Master’s degree from California State University, Long Beach. She is certified in PROMPT (levels 1 and 2) and has completed Hanen’s It Takes Two To Talk and More Than Words training programs.
As moms and professionals, they understand the challenges parents face. They believe you should never have to navigate your child’s development alone. They’re here to show you how helping your child talk and communicate more can be both doable and fun. You can do this!
You can connect with Katie and Carly on instagram and in Wee Talkers’ programs and memberships.