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6. Give children time to respond

Take turns to speak so they learn how conversation works. Try and pause for 10 seconds to give them time to say or do something. Be patient - it can take small children time to sort out what they want to say.


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September`s Top Tip! SING TO YOUR BABY

[ 09 Sep 2008]

Sing and speak to your baby all day. Familiarise yourself with rhymes and tunes e.g. on the bus sing the wheels on the bus.If you do not know a song have fun making up your own words to sing to simple tunes.This will help your baby understand and enjoy the everyday routine and structure and make you  both smile.


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