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5 Words at 18 Months? Here's What That Actually Means — Sarah Schmidt | A Parent's Guide to Child Development

A Parent's Guide to Child Development··19 August 2026·1 min

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A pediatric speech-language pathologist breaks down the exact word-count milestones that trigger a referral to speech therapy — and what's actually normal vs. worth a conversation with your pediatrician. From the full episode with Sarah Schmidt on building your child's vocabulary through reading — listen to the complete conversation on A Parent's Guide.