I know there’s some mums out there who don’t feel confident with what they’re doing with their little one to engage them and further them when they...

Save this is you're trying to teach your child to combine words! Typically, most children can combine two or more words before the age of 2. Some c...

Some sounds are harder to say than others, so we don't tend to hear children say them until they're older. Knowing WHEN sounds typically develop wi...

When our babies start communicating with us using words, signs or actions, we tend to get excited and want them to do it again and again. We can ea...

When Speech Therapists describe words as functional, they mean "useful words to get your point across and your needs met". We want all children to ...

Yep. They meet the criteria for first words. If your little one uses the same sound consistently and in the correct context (eg barks when they see...

Another example of a communication temptation! Communication temptations are things you can do to sabotage a situation or a predictable routine. Th...

Write it down, guys!I've been putting it off but today I took the time to start the list of words I know that Etta is saying consistently. This wil...

Two strategies for supporting your little one to say more words. If you’re trying to teach your little one to use more words – this is he video for...

You can start doing these with even tiny babies. Remember - communication isn’t just talking. These strategies will tempt your little one to make e...

You can help your little one to learn how to talk to you by making noises and having fun.You read that correctly.Way before talking develops (from ...

I hear SO MANY people missing the teaching opportunity by saying "good boy" or "good girl". If this is you - don't be offended! I can FEEL the exci...