Early Years Communication

A child’s first 1001 days are crucial in developing attachment, physical development, communication and early language. Babies and young children love it when you chat, play and read with them, even if you think they’re too young to understand Children enjoy and learn from watching your face and mouth as you speak so ensure that they can see you. Because face to face communication is so vital it is important to limit your child’s screen time during early years development.

It is never too young to start sharing books with your child. At this very young age board or cloth books are great. Also, showing the enjoyment you get from reading is a great way to show your child books are interesting. Sharing stories at bedtime or when snuggled up on the sofa, singing songs, holding your child’s arms to help them do the actions to songs/rhymes and telling them the names of objects they pick up or point to, are all things adults can do to support early communication.