Communication Development

Strategies to support your child's communication development within their everyday routines and play.
Browse this section if you're looking to broaden your child's vocabulary, improve their speech sounds or develop their social communication.

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Stop Shaming Your Child

Stop Shaming Your Child

What to say instead of “Why did you do that?”, “Don’t hit your sister, it’s not okay to hit”. I’m sure we’re all guilty of saying something along those lines...
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If They're Feeling Too Shy to Answer Someone's Question

If They're Feeling Too Shy to Answer Someone's Question

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 their parent so that there’s...
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Supporting Behaviour: What to Say

Supporting Behaviour: What to Say

This one's a powerful one. We know from research that praising a child when they're doing the right thing is the BEST way to support their behaviour. Every time you...
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Supporting Behaviour: What to say

Supporting Behaviour: What to say

Kids learn more though positive experiences. Praise is important - the more you can praise your child for doing the right thing, the more likely they are to do that...
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