At approximately 18 to 24 months, children go through a motor development stage. They now can run, jump and climb. What a great time to encourage both motor and language skills!

By 24 months, your toddler will be using approximately 100 words or more. A 2-year-old may use two or more word sentences like, "Where kitty?" or "Me go car." Try to expand your toddler's words by modeling "adult-like" sentences. For instance, "Where is the kitty?" Build his vocabulary by reading books, talking about his environment and using a variety of new vocabulary words.

By this age, your toddler is able to tell you what he wants, tell you how he feels, talk about people or things and ask questions. Wow! Just 12 short months ago he had a few single words! Now he can participate in conversations. Imagine where his language will be in one year from now! So, don't put your sneakers away just yet. Your toddler still needs his "language coach" to enrich his skills. Remember, the skills he learns today will prepare him for a lifetime of adventure!

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