The Welsh Government's "Talk with Me" campaign offers a wealth of resources to help parents support their children's speech, language, and communication skills from birth onwards. Engaging in everyday activities like talking, listening, and playing with your child can significantly enhance their brain development and communication abilities.
10 Tips to Help Me Learn to Talk: A practical booklet available in digital and print formats, providing simple strategies to encourage your child's speech.
Parent and Carer Pack: Filled with activity ideas and guidance to support your child's language journey.
Developmental Milestones: A helpful chart outlining the typical stages of speech and language development.
Informative Factsheets: Covering topics such as bilingualism, stammering, autism, ADHD, and more.
🎥 Interactive Learning
The campaign includes engaging videos demonstrating the top ten tips for fostering language skills, making it easier for parents to incorporate these practices into daily routines.
Links to trusted websites like BBC's Tiny Happy People, Hungry Little Minds, and the NSPCC's Look, Say, Sing, Play offer further activities and advice to nurture your child's communication development.
If you have concerns about your child's speech or language development, you can:
Contact your health visitor.
Speak with staff at your child's nursery.
Reach out to your local Family Information Service for guidance and support.