Taking time to talk, by Maggie Redshaw2011 is the National Year of Speech, Language and Communication, in particular for young children in the early stages of learning to talk. It is important for parents to understand how toddlers begin

When you are worried, by Maggie RedshawMost toddlers learn to talk and to follow what is being said to them. However, some may struggle and some may have problems. They may be slower than other children, or talk less clearly but don’t worry

New mum Anne Stephens was shocked to discover that sometimes the people closest to you can be the least supportive. She received a letter from her sister when her baby Katie was just 8 weeks old that still upsets her now. ‘Katie had been crying from the day she was born and I wa...

New research released by the National Literacy Trust, shows that a fifth of parents believe that communicating with their baby is only necessary from the age of 3 months old. Because of this a new ‘Talk To Your Baby’ campaign has been launched

A report carried out by psychologists at the University of Pennsylvania has found that babies as young as six months can understand a wide vocabulary.Although she won’t be able to talk back to you, your baby may be able to understand what you

Life after The StreetTina O'Brien, 25, played Corrie's feisty teen mum Sarah-Louise Grimshaw opposite her real-life partner Ryan Thomas, 24. Ryan plays the Street's Jason Grimshaw and Tina starred as his on-screen wife. They'd been together for six years when Tina discovered she ...

If you're little one likes 3rd & Bird, they will love this! This adorable Muffin toy loves to sing and dance to the Muffin song, just like in the show. Press her left foot to watch her hop, waddle, flap her wings, and shake her tail, as she sings along, she’ll even ask you to joi...

It’s a wonder that Sarah Beeny has any time to herself. As well as being a property developer and website entrepreneur, she is also a mum of four. We somehow find the time to catch up with her to talk flexible hours and pedicures… You gave birth

Since announcing her pregnancy earlier this year, Fearne Cotton has upped the ante when it comes to maternity style.The 31-year-old, who’s expecting her first child with boyfriend Jesse Wood, has been spotted out and about looking on trend and fabulous.Fearne has a popular clothi...

Prima Baby magazine’s expert midwife for the past decade, Nikki Khan can advise on all areas of pregnancy, labour & childbirth.If you have concerns, questions or just need some emotional support during your pregnancy, labour and birth or as a new mum our midwife Nikki Khan is on ...