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Babble Bootcamp: Language Development for the First Two Years

Schedule (6 sessions)

Week 1: How Language Begins

Friday, January 15, 2027, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

60 min

The foundations of communication, what’s typical from birth to 24 months, and how babies learn language through connection. Leave with concrete ideas of how to build connection at each stage of development

Week 2: Sounds & Babbling.

Friday, January 22, 2027, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

60 min

The stages of early sound development, how to encourage babbling, and what to listen for. Learn to promote sound play at every stage.

Week 3: Gestures & Early Communication.

Friday, January 29, 2027, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

60 min

Eye contact, pointing, waving, and turn-taking, and why these matter before words show up. Learn how and why to promote gestures and sign language.

Week 4: Understanding Language.

Friday, February 5, 2027, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

60 min

How babies understand more than they can say, and how to build comprehension through routines, play, and books.

Week 5: First Words & Beyond.

Friday, February 12, 2027, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

60 min

Supporting first words, growing vocabulary, and the move toward word combinations. Learn my core 4 method for supporting language development and get a peak at bilingual vocabulary development

Week 6: Putting It All Together.

Friday, February 19, 2027, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

60 min

Building a daily language-rich routine, red flags vs. normal variation, and when to seek an evaluation.

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

What this group is — and isn't. Auggie groups are moderated peer-support and educational sessions. They are not a substitute for medical care, mental health treatment, therapy, counseling, or any other licensed professional service.

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Joining a group does not create a clinical, therapeutic, or professional relationship between you and the facilitator, even when a facilitator holds a professional credential. Information shared in a group is general and educational, not individualized advice.

Always consult your own physician, mental health provider, or other qualified professional for advice specific to you or your child.