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How Many Words Should My Kid Be Able to Say at Different Ages?

Are my expectations for their communication ability realistic? (not just about word count)

March 21, 2024

Have you ever wondered:
Is my child's vocabulary appropriate for their age? Are their sentences complex enough? Do they properly understand what I am saying? Can I even tell whether their communication ability is on track when they still can't speak?

Comparisons abound, but you can decrease your stress and better guide your child by understanding these speech & language development milestones for kids 0 to 6 years old! Watch the video above, and read more about developmental milestones.

Did you know that you can utilize your everyday interactions with your child to better help their speech & language development? Talk to us to learn more. 

 

About PenguinSmart

Digital solutions for parent-centered speech and language intervention.

Founded by Harvard & MIT alumni, PenguinSmart combines the latest data sciences with expert insights to empower parents to become a key part of their children's developmental journey. By helping families effectively integrate communication techniques into daily life, we see children show faster improvement compared to relying on weekly clinical sessions alone (in some cases 2-3x faster). We have already served English & Mandarin-speaking families from over 35 cities around the world. PenguinSmart is an Alchemist Accelerator-backed company and was nominated for the IFAH Global "Top 100 Healthcare Visionaries" award.

Our Core Service

Customized Parent Coaching - a comprehensive, online family coaching program to help parents engage their child at home and stimulate communication development with customized training plans, caregiver training, 1:1 consultations with an SLP and coaching team, on-demand online assistant support, and access to a personal learning platform. Each module is 12-16 weeks long.