We are two Speech and Language Therapists working with families with children under 2. We have developed a campaign that’s running across Charnwood called ‘BabbleBack’.

This campaign aims to provide families with information to help their children learn to smile, listen and eventually talk. We have 6 key messages which are:

 

When the television is off and there’s no background noise you’ve got the perfect environment for the kind of fun and play that will really help children learn. It’s tempting for parents to jump-in too soon, too. Try letting your child pick a toy first; wait to see what they do next and listen carefully to the noises they make, before responding. It shows children they’re important if you let them take the lead.

Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Manager for Leicestershire, Janet Harrison, says, “Babies who get lots of good quality talking-time with their families experience different development from babies who don’t. Studies have show that their brains even look physically different. You can see it, it’s amazing! Babies get so much from face to face interaction with people: it makes them feel special and their brains light-up with energy. It’s one of the most helpful things that a parent can do.” Look out for buses across Charnwood over the next few weeks carrying these messages!

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