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Learning to talk and communication with your baby

Mama, Dada…your baby’s first words will always be special but how do you encourage and support their language skills? Read up here.

Learning to talk and communication with your baby articles

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Your toddler’s first words: helping them along
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Talking about baby babble: 0 – 6 months
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Learning words: babies from 6 to 12 months
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Baby talk: speech development from 12-18 months
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How can you encourage a child’s language development?
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Seven ways to help your baby start talking
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How to help your toddler talk
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Reading to your child: what’s the fuss about?
Effective ways to communicate with your baby
Is it good to go gaga? Effective ways to communicate with your baby
Two-mum families: books to share with your baby
LGBT+ parents: books to share with your baby
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What to expect if your baby has Down's syndrome
Toddler with down syndrome
My baby has Down's syndrome: support and information for new parents

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