Talk To Your Baby has produced a series of quick tips for
parents and practitioners to help children develop good talking
and listening skills. Each sheet is available in thirteen languages.
Copies can be downloaded below and photocopied free of charge.
Please bear in mind that each file is quite large and will
take a few minutes to download. You will need Acrobat Reader
to download each sheet.
For more information contact talktoyourbaby@literacytrust.org.uk
Please note that printed copies are not available.
 Talking to your baby from day one will help the two of you get to know each other, and gives your child a great start in life. These quick tips will help you enjoy "conversations" with your baby right from the start.
Babies like to suck, so dummies can help soothe at bedtime
or when your baby is tired or cross. But regular and extended
use of a dummy can create problems with your child's speech.
For more information download a copy of our quick tips below.
The best way to help your child learn to talk is to talk to
him as much as possible in your own language - it doesn't
have to be English. For more advice download a copy of our
quick tips below.
Like adults, young children sometimes feel tired or stressed
and want to relax by watching television. Used in the right
way, television can be beneficial. But too much can be harmful,
so it's important to find the right balance. Find out how
by downloading a copy of our quick tips below.
Learning to talk is one of the most important and complex
skills your child will accomplish. It seems to happen naturally,
but in fact you have a very important role to play. Find out
more by downloading our quick tips below.
Babies love songs and rhymes, especially hearing the sound of your voice. And they're a great way to help your child's talking and listening skills. Download a copy of our quick tips below.
Sharing books is a wonderful way to help your child learn
to talk, and it's the ideal opportunity to share a cuddle
at the same time. Download our quick tips below.
Play is the main way that babies and toddlers learn about
the world. With your help, it's also a wonderful way to support
their language development. Find out how by downloading our
quick tips below.
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