Does this sound familiar?
You grab a new board book, excited for some bonding and learning time.
Your toddler grabs it, looks at one page, then goes to play with something else.
Or they toss it on the floor.
OR they'd rather eat the book than look at the pictures. And now you’re finishing Moo, Baa, La, La, La by yourself, wondering why your child isn’t giggling with you.
Everyone keeps telling you, "Make sure you read!" You ARE TRYING. Every day.
Your toddler just isn’t interested. (P.S. You’re not alone.)
👉 Let’s fix this together.
Starting with: Your toddler doesn't actually need to sit still to learn language from books.
You're Reading to Your Toddler Every Day.
So Why Aren’t They Listening?
Here’s an easier approach.
The window from birth to 36 months is when your child’s brain is primed to learn language.
You already know that reading together is truly the single most important thing you can do to support their communication development and set them up for success in school.
But trying to make your child pay attention to books can make them resist more and miss out on moments of learning.
In just over an hour, you'll know 12 of the easiest ways to make reading time more fun for everyone. When you learn what actually engages toddlers in exploring books, everything gets better!
What’s Inside the Course
✅ Why some books actually help your toddler talk — and some don't (I'll show you what to look for so you stop buying books that just sit on the shelf)
✅ How to choose the perfect books for your child's stage — what works at 12 months is different from 24 months or 36 months, and I'll walk you through it
✅ Why books are toys first — and how letting your toddler touch, flip, and explore is actually helping them learn (even when it doesn't look like "reading")
✅ How to read your child's cues — so you'll know when they're engaged and when it's time to put the book down and try again later
✅ How to include books in moments you're already spending with your toddler — like tummy time, diaper changes, car rides, and bedtime (no need to add more to your already-full schedule)
✅ What to do when your toddler won't sit still — because movement and language learning actually go together SO well
✅ Why letting your child lead is a must– this one thing engages toddlers in language learning more than almost anything else
🤩 Plus 5 more easy strategies you can use to turn even a quick 30-second book moment into something that builds your toddler's communication skills.
These ideas are easy. You'll be able to start using them today!
Ready to Make Reading Time Work?
$67 $37
You're already showing up. You're already putting in the time and effort to read.
Now let me show you how to make it easier.
Imagine knowing which books to reach for, which to skip, and exactly how to read with your child in a way that builds language — without frustration, without battles, and by meeting them right where they are. I’m ready to show you!
P.S. Your toddler doesn't need to sit perfectly still or make it through a whole book to learn language. They just need the right books and a few simple shifts in how you share them together. Let me show you what that looks like.
Stephanie Cohen, M.A., CCC-SLP, CLC
Meet Stephanie:
Hey there! I'm a pediatric speech-language pathologist, author, speaker, and most importantly, a mom of 3.
I'm the author of the My First Learn-to-Talk board book series, a bestselling collection that's helping thousands of children around the world learn to use new gestures, sounds, words, and sentences.
I absolutely love supporting babies, toddlers, and their families with research-based strategies (that are actually easy and FUN). I've been helping parents understand and support their child's development for over 20 years.
Let’s use books help your child learn to communicate together!
✅ Over 60 minutes of content (broken down into 12 short lessons)
✅ Access that never expires–take all the time you need (but you’ll want to watch it all!)
✅ Downloadable guide with book recommendations and reading strategies
✅ Real, practical tips you can start using at bedtime TONIGHT
✅ Watch on your phone while your child naps, on your laptop, wherever!
You’ll Get:
One-Time Payment
$67 $37
Limited Time Offer:
Use code TALK10 for an
extra 10% off
You Might Be Wondering...
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Not at all! Actually, the earlier you start with the right approach, the easier everything gets. I'll show you exactly which types of books work best for babies and how to use them.
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Absolutely. This course isn't so much about age — it's about stage. I designed it for toddlers, which means up to about 3 years old. And it's definitely perfect for toddlers who are later to talk. I'll show you how to choose books that match exactly where YOUR child is right now — not where some chart says they "should" be.
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Maybe yes, maybe no! I'll teach you what to look for, so you can go through the books you already own and figure out which ones are actually helping your toddler's language development. You’ll be able to start with what you have and then maybe make a list for the library!
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Most reading advice assumes toddlers are going to sit still and listen quietly like little students. This course is designed around how young children actually learn best — through movement, exploration, repetition, and being allowed to lead the interaction. It's based on real child development and speech-language research, not what adults wish toddlers would do.
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Nope! This is about using books to help your toddler learn to TALK — to build vocabulary, understand language, and communicate their wants and needs. Actual reading and literacy skills come much later. Right now, we're focused on communication and connection.