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  • 01Oct2004
    Supporting babies and young children's early language development

    Advice and guidance on how to support early language development.

    Posted by Edward Mather

  • 01Oct2004
    The importance of non-verbal interactions for under-threes

    Non-verbal communication is vital for conveying meaning and knowledge of the communicator's particular cultural customs is essential to communicating effectively. In this article, we consider the importance of both these aspects of communication for effec

    Posted by Edward Mather

  • 02Sep2004
    Helping under-threes develop a love of books

    Children need an enthusiastic mediator if they are to develop a love for books. Opal Dunn explains how to help under-threes build a solid foundation for literacy.

    Posted by Edward Mather

  • 01Sep2004
    Baby talk

    An article outlining the pros and cons of baby signing.

    Posted by Edward Mather

  • 01Sep2004
    Big plans for small talk

    Manager Liz Attenborough discusses developments in the Trust's Talk To Your Baby campaign, and how its new Advocacy Kit will help professionals to argue for the importance of early language development.

    Posted by Edward Mather

  • 01Sep2004
    Happy Talk

    An article from Tesco Baby and Toddler Club magazine about how parents can help develop their toddlers' language skills

    Posted by Edward Mather

  • 01Sep2004
    Parents' frequently asked questions

    Frequently asked questions about bilingualism.

    Posted by Shawna Spoor

  • 01Sep2004
    The dos and don'ts of dummies

    During your baby's early months a dummy can help to soothe. This is understandable, as most babies have a strong sucking reflex and the dummy can, in many cases, help to settle the child. However using the dummy too much can lead to the following problems

    Posted by Shawna Spoor

  • 01Sep2004
    Tips for parents to help children learn their home language and English

    An extract from Bilingual Children: a guide for parents and carers, written by Foufou Savitzky.

    Posted by Shawna Spoor

  • 06Aug2004
    Sign language - the basics

    Answers the basic questions of what sign language is, how it works and an expert view.

    Posted by Shawna Spoor

 
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