Verbs pave the way for your toddler's language developmentWritten by Carianne Vermeulen
09 March 2020
Verbs pave the way for your toddler’s language development
What's the point of pointing?Written by Carianne Vermeulen
04 November 2019
Pointing marks an important developmental milestone and indicates a baby’s desire to communicate even before they have…
9 play strategies guaranteed to get your toddler talkingWritten by Carianne Vermeulen
25 February 2019
9 play strategies guaranteed to get your toddler talking
Should my child learn a second language?Written by Lindi Bester
06 March 2018
Sometimes bilingualism is a necessity, and sometimes it’s a choice. Parents may not be fluent in the dominant language…
Should my baby use a dummy?Written by Carianne Vermeulen
26 September 2017
Dummies can help a baby comfort themselves and settle off to sleep. They’ve been known to help (particularly those born…
Toddler talk - mastering pronunciation skillsWritten by Lindi Bester
25 July 2017
Speech and Language Therapist for Nubabi, Lindi Bester, shares what you need to know about your child’s speech…
Promoting speech and language development in everyday activitiesWritten by Carianne Vermeulen
13 June 2017
Through simple daily interactions and experiences, you can help your toddler acquire new speech and language skills…
Your baby's hearing developmentWritten by Lindi Bester
02 May 2017
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a time to raise awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the various forms of…
Speech and language development - the first 1000 daysWritten by Joanne Lillie
22 November 2016
Speech and language are the skills we use to communicate with others. We form these skills during the first years of…
9 ways singing enhances learningWritten by Carianne Vermeulen
18 July 2016
Through music, your baby learns a myriad skills essential for language development, and early learning. Nubabi speech…
Fun ways to get your kid doing choresWritten by Joanne Lillie
31 May 2016
Most of us want to encourage our children in the habit of helping around the house, and there’s plenty they can do from…
Recipe for a songWritten by Joanne Lillie
12 April 2016
Another way to share music is to make up a song especially for your baby. Follow these guidelines to create a custom…
How music makes learning more meaningfulWritten by Carianne Vermeulen
25 March 2016
Singing optimizes language learning. To get maximum benefit from music, mix it up!
How to boost your baby's developmentWritten by Joanne Lillie
08 March 2016
How to boost your baby’s development and why stimulation is so important.
It's never too early to start learning languageWritten by Joanne Lillie
17 November 2015
Foundations of speech and language are laid down in a window of time soon after baby’s birth. Here’s how to give baby…
How to choose the right books for your babyWritten by Joanne Lillie
22 September 2015
Reading stimulates pathways of brain development and strengthen the parent-child relationship. Here’s how to choose the…
How can I tell if my child is stutteringWritten by Joanne Lillie
11 August 2015
How can I tell if my child is stuttering? - 8 signs revealed.
Why motherese is so great for your babyWritten by Joanne Lillie
10 March 2015
Research in infants shows that speech sounds or “motherese” stimulate areas of the brain that plan speech, long before…
How to read to your toddlerWritten by Joanne Lillie
18 November 2014
Learn how to read to your toddler.