Before First Words Parent's Guide: Ages 0-18 months
Before First Words-Ages 0-18 months: The communication building blocks that come before talking — and how to nurture them from day one.
Worried before the words have even come? Breathe. Talking is the last step, not the first. This gentle guide walks you through the five foundations every child builds before first words — and the simple, everyday ways to grow them.
What's included:
✅ Understand what's actually happening before words appear. The pre-verbal milestones (eye contact, gestures, sounds) that predict talking — so you know what to look for and celebrate, instead of just waiting for a "real word."
✅ Get age-right activities for this exact stage. No advice made for toddlers who already talk — everything here is built for where your baby actually is right now.
✅ Learn to read the signals your baby is already sending.** Babbling, pointing, reaching — you'll know which ones matter and how to respond in a way that nudges them toward first words.
✅ Feel confident you're not "missing the window. Simple, evidence-based ways to lay the groundwork early, without pressure, drills, or turning play into a lesson.
📄 Instant digital download (PDF) · From Vanessa Ross, a speech-language pathologist
Price + value: $14 ·
