When your little one can sign or say "more", the world is their oyster. They'll be able to request more of anything: think food, toys, stories or ...

Here's the thing. If your toddler cries at your feet and you just pick them up, then they learn that 'crying at mums feet gets me picked up', so th...

Think about it - when you ask your little one to "say_______" You're just teaching them the art of imitation. So whilst they might imitate you when...

An oldie but a goodie.If you're showing your baby something new - hold it up to the side of your face, close to your mouth. This way - you've draw...

Babies learn the meaning of new words by us modelling (saying) them in context (in the place where they fit) and by using lots of repetition. We c...

I'm not sure why we all started talking in the third person to our children but I'm here to tell you that you don't have to! And it's better not t...

I will NOT be using flashcards. Not only are they super unnatural (are YOU ever shown cards and forced to shout out what you see on them?!) but the...

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...

Nursery rhymes are EXCELLENT for language development. My Mam's been teaching August a new word a day by singing to him and it's so exciting to se...

Here's how I like to think of language development: It's like a ladder. All children are on this ladder somewhere, even if it's just briefly, and t...

Communication temptations are little purposeful opportunities set up to tempt your baby to show you what they can do! The PAUSE is the most import...

Create opportunities for your child to initiate an interaction with you by setting up a COMMUNICATION TEMPTATION. Place a favourite toy or snack w...