Article - Helping my child to talk to me

Supporting communication, agency, and confidence with words

When a child finds it hard to make themselves understood, it can be frustrating and emotional for everyone involved. This resource reflects on supporting speech development through responsiveness, presence, and valuing every attempt to communicate.

Drawing on lived experience, it invites you to consider how slowing down, listening deeply, and responding with interest and encouragement can help a child feel that their words matter — and that speaking is worth the effort — over time.

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