Communication Development
Strategies to support your child's communication development within their everyday routines and play.
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Is It Their Ears? The Overlooked Link Between Hearing and Language Delay
One of the biggest contributors to language delay is children having difficulties with their hearing. It’s something we often don’t think about once they’ve passed their newborn hearing screening -...
When do different speech sounds develop?
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 learning a new language, we’re learning a...
How to teach your toddler to join words together
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 sooner.The BEST WAY you...
Gestures and When They’re Likely To Develop
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 common gestures....
The Power of Watching and Waiting
Watching and waiting is incredibly powerful for language development. Are you remembering to do it?
Feeling Shy And Answering Questions - How To Handle 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 their parent so...
What counts as a First Word?
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.
6 Reasons to Involve your Child in Food Preparation
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...
