social and emotional
Your baby begins to develop social skills very early in life. By interacting with you, your baby will learn how to make friends, and how to connect with other people in his life.
The Wonder Weeks: Don't confuse them with growth spurts
Is your baby inexplicably cranky, clingy and crying? Chances are she’s going through a Wonder Week. Expert child health nurse,...more
Why you need to sing nursery rhymes to your baby
A new study has revealed that singing is better than talking when it comes to keeping your baby calm. So while you may not be the...more
11 chores you can skip to spend more time with your kids
Being a really good mum is not the same as being a ‘perfect’ mum, says Penny Flannagan. Here are her tips for cutting...more
Your baby's body language: What your baby is trying to tell you
While crying is the universal baby language, your newborn has other ways of communicating with you than his body and facial expressions....more
As soon as you hold your baby after birth, you’ll begin the bonding process and communicate with her by exchanging your first...more
Baby communication 9 to 12 months
Your baby will hit a lot of communication milestones in their first months. Discover what to expect and how to encourage them. more
There are many activities parents can share with their children, which can assist their child’s development and allow them to focus...more
Baby social and emotional development nine to 12 months
It is easier to understand how important physical growth and development is for kids – but what about the emotional development? more
Baby social and emotional development three to six months
It is easier to understand how important physical growth and development is for kids – but what about the emotional development? more
Baby social and emotional development six to nine months
It is easier to understand how important physical growth and development is for kids – but what about the emotional development? more
Baby speech and language development 3 to 6 months
All children are different, and so is the rate at which their speech and language will develop. Discover what to expect and how...more
Your baby's social development
Your baby begins to develop social skills very early in life. By interacting with you, he will learn how to make friends, and how...more
