The Zazi Hub
Strategies to support your child's communication development within their everyday routines and play.
My child doesn't say some speech sounds - should I worry?
⚠️SAVE THIS FOR REFERENCESome sounds are harder to say than others. Knowing...
Top Language Tip from a Speech Therapist
This makes a difference ⬇️⬇️Sometimes adults so badly want to hear their...
Teach your child to say 2-word phrases
LANGUAGE MILESTONES ⬇️By age 2, typically children are using between 50 and...
Ten things to do with your kid that isn't play with toys
Tired of playing pretend?Save this list for later - it'll come in...
Pre-verbal Skills
First words start here⬇️Your baby is probably already intentially communicating with you...
Worried your little one isn't talking much yet?
Here's how you can help.It starts with shifting your perspective: verbal words...
If you're parenting a toddler, you might need to hear this
Learn more ⬇️ We all want to hear our children talk so badly...
Do I need apps to support my child's language development
Put the screen down.Turn taking is the foundation of conversation.We know that...
Try this trick when reading with your child..
THIS MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE.Kids need to PRACTICE their vocabulary in order...
5 things to do if your child starts stuttering
Do this asap.Disclaimer: children can have dysfluent moments (stutter/stammer) for a number...
Choices Help Language to Develop
Language development tip:Not only will offering your child choices show them respect...
What to do if your baby isn't talking yet
No words?Time to start helping your little one to imitate exclamatory words!...
How to be the best parent you can be by connecting with your child and holding your boundaries respectfully.
My kid pushed another kid
NOT NAUGHTY ⬇️⬇️Our kids KNOW that pushing, shoving and hitting are ‘bad’...
Parenting Respectfully ≠ Being Passive
Kids are allowed feelingsHolding space for feelings is so important. Kids need...
Breaking the Emotional Blackmail
Control it ⬇️Children don’t control our emotions. We do!What one adult may...
Supporting Siblings to play together
Yes - they fight.But instead of expecting any different from two infants...
There's no such thing as 'naughty'
🕵♀Be a detective🕵️♀️When your child hits out at you, focus on what...
When you tell your child to stop doing something and they keep doing it...
Try this ⬇️When we tell our kids exactly what we'd like to...
My kids are fighting over a toy - What we can say
A script! ⬇️The way you speak to your kids is EVERYTHING and...
Your child's brain, why they're misbehaving and how to help when they're losing it
What to do ⬇️Sometimes our kids seem to lose it over the...
Why I don't say "Good Job" or "Well Done"
IYKYK ⬇️This change makes SUCH a difference and is totally worth practising...
The home of easy to set up play ideas! Browse a range of activities that are simple to create and often use the stuff you already have lying around your house! These activities are all created with communication development in mind, so be sure to join in with your little one and foster some conversation.
18 month old milestones
Are milestones important? Milestones aren't everything. The world is a better place...
Support your Child's Scissor Skills
Easy hack for fine motor strength....Using scissors is one of those skills...
Why I let my kids play with tools
⚠️How risky?⚠️We don't tend to associate tools with preschoolers. Naturally - we...
Simple Play Idea: Dandelion Lions
Dandelions are EVERYWHERE at the moment and kids sure do give you...
Normalising Body Talk with Children
Bodies aren't taboo.Of course it's up to you how comfortable you feel...
Ready, Set, Go! Ramp Games for Language Development
Get your baby talking.👶Ramp games spark children’s interest because there’s so much...
Easy Sensory Play Set-up
This kept them BUSY!!!!Providing hot AND cold temperatures an an extra sensory...
Because parenting is hard enough as it is!
Here are some ideas to make things a little easier and support your child's development in the process.
Install Slip-Safe Spots with me
Say "no" to bathing in mould.We designed our slip-safe spots when we...
My go-to Strategy when my kids are Dysregulated
We all want to hide sometimes.I see you escaping to the toilet...
Sickness Remedy on the go
Survival mode - activated.Flexiflasks can keep your drinks hot too. Just don't...
Parenting Hack for Overnight Accidents
Toilet training? Here's a hack.Our Messy Mats double as protective sheets for...
Why we always take toys to health appointments
We take toys everywhere.Sometimes, like today, it’s a bit of a hassle....
Pencil-Grips help your Child to Write
Kids get frustrated when they can't control their pen.A poor grip created...
Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition
Question:What did you take to keep the kids occupied? Answer:As soon as...
Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition
Question: Which airline did you fly and what was the kids food...
Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition
Question:Did you take your car seats on the plane or as checked...
Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition
Question: What did you take to keep the kids occupied? Answer: Screens....
3 Ways to get Sunscreen on a Reluctant Toddler
Because sometimes it’s a struggle. Often the key is just to hand...
You're in the right place for all things food. We want to support you to have more successful mealtimes with your children.
Struggling with your toddler at mealtimes?
Have you checked your high chair?!We'd left it way too long since...
Teaching your Baby to drink from a Clever Cup
Designed by a Speech and Language TherapistDid you know that children can...
What makes our plates clever?
Divided plates CAN increase selectiveness and your child's preference for food to...
Benefits of letting Babies use an open cup from 6m+
Practice makes perfect.Embrace the mess and let your little one learn how...
Do pouches and feeding bottles affect feeding development?
Messy is best.I think squeezy pouches and feeding bottles and smoothie cups...
How to Clean your Flexiflasks
Kids drink bottles can be disgusting.I designed our Flexiflasks because I realised...
Why I let my toddler make cups of tea
Kids love independence.I always give august the opportunity to join in with...
A Fun Way to Introduce New Foods to Your Toddler
Play can make everything easier.If you're looking to introduce some new foods...
How to Stop Food Throwing at the Table
4 Tips to Stop Food Throwing. Prevention is ALWAYS the best strategy...
How to Teach your Baby to use a Straw
Do NOT break this rule:To be respectful to our children, it's important...
3 Ways to Make Starting Solids Successful
3 tips from a speech and language therapist to support your little...
How to Support your Toddler to Eat New Foods
Fun, varied exposure using kebab sticks 👌👌🥒🥕🍅🌱🍆🌶🥦🌽🍒🍓🍇🍎🍉🍑🍊🍋🍍🍌🥑🍏🍐🥝 Just a parent to parent...