Talk to your Baby

by Liz Attenborough, Talk To Your Baby Co-ordinator National Literacy Trust

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Learning to communicate effectively is one of the most important skills a young child has to learn in their pre-school years. This means being able to talk clearly but also means to listen, understand body language, and to interact with other children and other adults.
For most children, these communication skills can be acquired easily through being involved in day to day activities around the home, with people taking the trouble to talk to them.
Listening attentively helps to develop a child's attention and concentration, as you listening to your child shows you value what they have to contribute.
A child's first imitation is a smile, which is also the first step towards being a sociable baby. And learning to talk is necessary not only as a means to communicate but also as a tool for thought.
Behaviour is a learnt skill, and parents are their child's first and most important teachers.
The time you can spend sharing books with your child will provide a special bond between you, giving you shared characters to talk about, rhymes to say to each other, and memories that will last a long time.
Being able to communicate clearly will allow your child to convey thoughts and feelings in all kinds of situations.

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