Why toddlers copy "bad words" #readaloud #speechtherapy

Ever wonder why your toddler copies the one word you didn’t want them to say? It’s not the word — it’s the emotion behind it. Research shows kids are more likely to imitate sounds, exclamations, and words they hear in fun, emotional moments. In this short clip, Miss Honey Bear shows how playful sounds like "uh-oh!" and "hot!" can help toddlers take their first steps toward talking. Calm, connection-filled read-alouds Speech strategies backed by research Book: Where Is the Very Hungry Caterpillar? by Eric Carle #speechdevelopment #latetalker #toddlerlanguage #readaloud #misshoneybear