Speech sounds

As parents, one of our most favorite milestones is our children’s first words! As they grow, their speech is expected to become clearer. But what if your 4 year old still says “tat” instead of “cat?” Or if your 5 year old continues to say “poon” for “spoon?”

• toddler
• preschooler
• school-age
• speech
• therapy

It's normal for young children to be hard to understand, but how much should you actually be able to follow? Here's what to expect at each age.

• toddler
• preschooler
• speech
• communication