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Stuttering Happens When Children Get Upset or Excited

Last Updated: September 14, 2009

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Parenting Tips for Your 33-34 Month Old Toddler

Toddlers are learning about 10 to 15 new words each week, but may not be learning words as fast as they want to use them. They want to make themselves understood but sometimes they simply don’t know all the words they need to do this. This can cause them to stutter, especially when they are upset or excited or when people try to rush them.

The best thing you can do to help your child overcome stuttering is to be patient and relaxed with her. Don’t rush her speech or criticize her stuttering. It is not easy to learn language. If your child’s stuttering persists in spite of your patience and help, discuss it with her doctor.


Learn more about Your Toddler: 33-34 Months from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.


Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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