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29-Month-Old Toddler: Your Little Listener
October 30, 2023

29-Month-Old Toddler: Your Little Listener

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29-Month-Old Toddler: Your Little Listener.
29-Month-Old Toddler: Your Little Listener

Your Little Listener

You may have heard that it’s a good idea to avoid familiar parenting phrases like “you’re okay” & “be careful.” Wondering why? We’ve broken down the potential impact of nearly a dozen such expressions plus what to consider saying instead.

And at the end of the guide, we’ve also included a helpful tip for expressing anything in a way that your toddler can more easily understand.

Toddler Communication Tips


Did You Know?

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