
Let’s face it, as SmartMoms, this is a developmental milestone we celebrate. Admittedly, it’s also one we can fret about. Many moms ask, when should babies start talking? Most would say it’s typical to expect your baby to say their first word right around their first birthday. However, like many developmental milestones, it’s a norm based on babies who have said their first word before their first birthday and on babies who have uttered their first word a bit later. So, no need to mark your calendars or call the doctor on your wordless baby’s first birthday. In fact, let me suggest that it’s not about talking at all. It’s all about communication. Let me explain: Continue reading