Monthly Archives: October 2011

Does watching TV damage my baby’s development?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Vanessa King

Doctors warn TV harms baby development: This week a group of American Paedatricians warned that passive TV viewing could slow development in children under 2 years of age. When I do home visits, I almost always have to request that the … Continue reading →

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An Introduction

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Vanessa King

I thought it was about time I introduced myself. After all, you probably want to know a little about the woman you’re spending an hour or so a week with! I’m Australian and I’ve been living in the UK for … Continue reading →

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No Pens Day means Talk Instead!

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Vanessa King

In socially deprived areas more than 50% of children begin school without the ability to speak in long sentences, which experts say can lead to problems in later life. One hundred schools across England are taking part in a day … Continue reading →

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Every Child a Talker

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Vanessa King

Surrey’s Every Child a Talker (ECAT) campaign is spreading the word to parents and childcare practitioners about everyday activities, which can help a child’s language develop. ECAT supports the year long national Hello campaign to make children and young people’s … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Twitter

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Vanessa King

I’ve been trawling Twitter today, looking for people who might be relevant to Smart Talkers. I’ve found speech therapists, children’s charities, media, mums groups and a whole lot more. In addition to the new connections I’m making I have learned … Continue reading →

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