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💬❤️ Is your child talking, communicating and understanding as you’d expect?

Every child develops at their own pace — but knowing what speech and language skills typically emerge at different ages can help you feel more confident about your child’s development and recognise when they may benefit from some extra support.

From first gestures and words to putting simple sentences together and becoming easier for others to understand, discover the key milestones to look for at 12 months, 18 months, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years.

You’ll also learn the signs that may indicate a speech or language delay, when it’s important to seek professional advice, and simple, everyday ways you can nurture your child’s communication skills at home. 🗣️📚

Because when it comes to your child’s development, you don’t have to wait and wonder. Understanding what to look for — and knowing when to seek support — can make a real difference, with early intervention helping children get the support they need as soon as possible. ❤️

👉 Read the full article to learn more about speech and language development and how you can support your child’s journey.

What if your child’s favourite “screen time” song was actually building language skills, emotional regulation, and early learning foundations?

Sesame Workshop has just released a new music album made entirely of playful pop parodies — and while it sounds like fun (it is), there’s something deeper happening here.

From potty training anthems to sharing, self-control, and teamwork songs, this isn’t just entertainment — it’s learning disguised as music.

We’ve broken down what parents need to know (and what the research says about music and brain development in early childhood) in a new Kiddipedia feature.

🎧 Read the full article here and see why this matters more than you think.

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