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Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child's communication skills. Explore our simple activities and play ideas and find out about their amazing early development.

Simple, fun, free activities to try at home

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 and child development.

Child development and milestones

All about children's amazing brains and how their understanding of the world develops.

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What is a key worker in a nursery?

We spoke to Lisa about her job at a nursery and what parents can expect from their child's key person.

TIPS AND ADVICE

Top tips to boost parent confidence and wellbeing

Find out how to go easy on yourself as a parent and build your confidence.

TIPS AND ADVICE

Tools for Talking: Expanding on toddlers' words

As toddlers start to string a few words together, help them go that step further by expanding on the things they say.

18-24 MONTHS

The importance of sharing and taking turns

Self-care for new mums: "Be realistic and be kind to yourself"

Expert advice for new mums on handling the first few days and weeks after having a baby.

TIPS AND ADVICE

New dads: your guide to good mental health

How to navigate the unique anxieties and pressures of being a new dad.

TIPS AND ADVICE

What is separation anxiety and how do I deal with it?

Tips for how to deal with separation anxiety in babies.

TIPS AND ADVICE

How should we speak to children about their behaviour?

All parents of toddlers have had to deal with tantrums, but what's the best way to speak to children about behaviour?

TIPS AND ADVICE

Around Tiny Happy People

Life as a parent

True stories from real parents on topics ranging from pregnancy to labour, parenthood and more.

Quizzes

Got 5 minutes to yourself? Check out our collection of fun parenting quizzes.

A-Z Parenting Series

Watch all of our parenting video series in one place. Perfect for when you're on night feeds!

Nursery rhymes and songs

Check out our collection of old and new songs and rhymes to sing with your little one.

Language Development

All sorts of tips for boosting your little one's language and communication skills, including our handy key tips by age.

Activities and advice from The Baby Club

Giovanna and Nigel from CBeebies series The Baby Club offer some fun activities and tips to help your baby learn.

Resources for professionals and volunteers

Spread the word about Tiny Happy People with our range of social media packs and downloadable resources.

Erthygl Gymraeg a chasgliad o ffilmiau

Ein holl erthyglau a ffilmiau Cymraeg mewn un lle.

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Around the BBC

CBeebies Storytime app

Check out the all-new CBeebies Storytime app, which is packed with brand new stories for your child to enjoy.

CBeebies

BBC School Radio - Early Years Foundation Stage

Early Years resources from BBC Teach's School Radio.

BBC TEACH

Advice from BBC Bitesize Parents' Toolkit

Tips and advice for parents of school-aged children.

BBC BITESIZE

CBeebies Grown-ups

Parenting resources from CBeebies.

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