Babble Bootcamp: Language Development for the First Two Years

About this group

Wondering if your baby’s babbling is on track? Not sure what to do with all those coos, gestures, and first words? Babble Bootcamp is a 6-week group for parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers (birth to 24 months). You’ll learn how language develops in the first two years and leave with simple, play-based strategies to use in your everyday routines. Each week, we’ll cover one core piece of early language and practice it together. No flashcards, no special equipment, no pressure to perform. What we’ll cover Week 1: How Language Begins. The foundations of communication, what’s typical from birth to 24 months, and how babies learn language through connection. Week 2: Sounds & Babbling. The stages of early sound development, how to encourage babbling, and what to listen for. Week 3: Gestures & Early Communication. Eye contact, pointing, waving, and turn-taking, and why these matter before words show up. Week 4: Understanding Language. How babies understand more than they can say, and how to build comprehension through routines, play, and books. Week 5: First Words & Beyond. Supporting first words, growing vocabulary, and the move toward word combinations. Week 6: Putting It All Together. Building a daily language-rich routine, red flags vs. normal variation, and when to seek an evaluation. You’ll leave with A clear picture of language milestones and what’s typical Easy strategies you can use during feeding, bath time, play, and book time Confidence in knowing when to wait and watch, and when to reach out for support A community of parents going through the same stage