A chatty child is a happy child, so Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child's communication skills through simple interaction and play.

Activities

Simple, fun and free activities to try with your baby. Just select the age of your child.

Tips and advice

Experts and parents give their advice on language learning, child development and parent life.

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Mental health tips for new parents

Are you a new parent or about to become one? Here are some tips and advice for managing your mental health as a parent.

CBEEBIES GROWN-UPS

How singing to toddlers helps reinforce learning

Toddlers love to hear their favourite nursery rhymes over and over again - this is great for learning!

TODDLERS LEARN ABOUT...

What you do (and don't) need for your new baby

Feeling under pressure to buy tons of things for your new baby? We'll help you work out what's really essential.

Pregnancy

Your words build their world

5 ways your baby is already trying to communicate

What is your baby trying to say when they're really small? Find out some of the signs to look out for.

TALKING TIPS

How much influence can a parent have on their child's speech?

Dr Michelle Peter shows one mum how much her talking affects her toddler's ability to talk back.

BABIES: THEIR WONDERFUL WORLD

5 baby talk tips from a Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and language therapist Sinead Campbell gives her top tips for talking to babies.

TALKING TIPS

When do babies start to talk?

Speech and Language Therapist Janet Cooper from Stoke Speaks Out suggests some milestones to look out for.

TALKING TIPS

How does language develop - take the quiz!

Test your knowledge of language development milestones.

QUIZ

Easy ways to boost your baby talk

Learn some easy techniques to help with your baby learn to talk and communicate.

TALKING TIPS

How babies' sounds are the stepping stones to language

A performance poem about how babies learn communication skills.

TALKING TIPS

Science and facts

What toddlers learn from playing with building blocks

How does playing with building blocks help your toddler learn about the workings of the world?

TODDLERS LEARN ABOUT...

What a simple game of peek-a-boo teaches babies

As well as being great fun, peek-a-boo can be important for your baby's development.

BABIES DISCOVER...

How your voice helps your baby learn about language

It's dead simple - the best way for your baby to start learning is through hearing your voice.

AMAZING BABIES

More child development science

From first discoveries, to brain building and everything in-between, your child is incredible!

Fun stuff, quizzes and articles

A collection of fun articles, quizzes and further reading.

Nursery rhymes and songs

Ideas for all sorts of songs to sing with your little one, old and new.

Make the most of your Bookstart pack

These simple guides will help you share Bookstart books with your child.

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