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Articles covering speech milestones and communication development from birth to three years. Topics include baby sign language, bilingual upbringing, and recognising potential language concerns.

Baby Talk

Babies communicate through cries and sounds long before they speak, and parents can learn to understand what their infant is trying to tell them.

Bringing Up a Bi-lingual Child

Help your child become bilingual with practical tips and advice for raising kids who speak multiple languages fluently.

Can Baby Sign Language Delay Speech Development?

Baby sign language can help babies communicate early, but parents often worry it might delay speech development—here's what the research shows.

Dunstan Baby Language

Priscilla Dunstan claims babies use five universal sounds to communicate their needs, but scientists say there's no evidence to back it up.

Language Development Concerns for Kids

Watch for these signs that your child's speech might not be developing on track and when to talk to a specialist.

Language Development in the First Year

Babies learn language through listening and interaction during their first year, starting with crying and progressing to sounds and early words.

Language Development in the Second Year

Your toddler's language skills grow fast during year two, from first words to understanding simple instructions.

Language Development in the Third Year

Your 2-year-old's language skills shift dramatically in their third year, from simple words to full sentences.

Language Development Stages in Young Children

Babies develop language skills from birth through talking, reading, and music, here's what to expect at each stage.

Sign Language for Babies

Babies can learn sign language before they speak, helping frustrated parents understand what their little ones really need.

The Makaton System of Sign Language

Makaton is a communication system using signs, symbols and speech to help people with learning or speech difficulties express themselves.