Language development tip:Not only will offering your child choices show them respect and reduce tantrums because they feel like they’re in control,...

Why it’s so important that caregivers are empowered to be part of speech and language therapy. 1. They trust you more than anyone. We’re all more l...

1 word-->2 words Let's get your little one combining words!Share this one with a parent who's little one has just started talking.

Whether you're teaching words verbally, through sign or using a communication device, children need functional language FIRST before any academic c...

"Mama" or babbling?To know if your child is saying a word or just babbling, you need to consider whether they are saying the 'word' CONSISTENTLY an...

Help! My child isn’t communicating with me. Try this! Tempt them to communicate by giving them their cup or bottle empty. Pretty soon they’ll send ...

It's all about getting face to face. We know that when parents get face to face with their children and make eye contact, it significantly support...

It’s pretty common knowledge among speech-language therapists that kids start using gestures before they start saying actual words.Some research ha...

I love seeing the joy they get from feeling independent and like they're helping out. Is it controversial to say that I love taking my  kids shoppi...

BUT WHAT IF MY CHILD ISN'T DOING THESE THINGS?Don't panic. You're not alone. Some children take a little longer. If your child is in this age brack...

YOU are your child’s best teacher.Making these small changes to the way you respond to your child can have a huge impact on their language developm...

Less questions, more comments. Did you have a good day?Yep.What was the best bit?Lunch.Who did you play with?Dunno.  If you’re struggling with one ...