Small talk: how to develop your child’s language skills from birth to age four. Nicola Lathey and Tracey Blake. 2014.

You are your child’s most valuable resource when it comes to learning to talk. In Small Talk, speech and language therapist Nicola Lathey and parenting journalist Tracey Blake demystify the six stages of language learning, from “Pre-Babble” to “Complete Sentences”, so you can tune in to what your child is saying - or trying to say! You’ll also learn:

• Why the babbling stage is so important
• How to encourage your baby’s first words
• Communication techniques to calm your toddler’s tantrums
• The truth about pacifiers, baby slinging and the impact of TV on language development
• Causes for concern and where to turn for help.