Imagine knowing what you want but not being able to tell anyone! That's often the frustration that faces our little ones and more often than not t...

Let's add some books to our repertoire! Dear Zoo is a favourite of ours - it has a really great rhythm, it's simple, it has animals, it has lift t...

You've all probably sang this song before. Your babe probably loved it - but have they any idea what you're singing about? I've turned this song i...

Click here to swipe to see a video of me showing you how I use the 'pausing' technique to teach August how to communicate with me that he wants to...

We love books! With a Speech and Language Therapist for a Mam, August has no choice really. Did you know that children who's parents read them 5 b...

What’s the difference between speech and language??? Language is the words and signs we use to get our point across. So when we’re lear...

Typically, most children can combine two or more words before the age of 2. Some children take a little longer and some children learn this much so...

You already know that all kids are different and they develop at varying rates - but here’s a general guide to when you might expect to see some co...

Watching and waiting is incredibly powerful for language development. Are you remembering to do it?

 Even the most confident kids can suddenly become mute if they’re asked a question. This is a totally normal reaction.  We have to step in as thei...

More than you think! A first word is something that your child says intentionally, the same way every time and consistently - to get or communicate what they want.

If your little one is refusing foods, throwing food, spitting things out, gagging, trying to escape the high chair, not keen on exploring new food - it's time to involve them more in as many meals as possible.