Tuning In

Tuning In is about paying attention to your child and responding in a way that meets their needs.
Below are some tips and videos to help you recognise and respond to your child’s cues and build early communication skills.

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Responding to your child’s cues

Watch how Mum responds to Marlo by doing and saying something to meet his needs.

Tips and resources


Tuning In – smalltalk Tip Sheet

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Tuning In opportunity sheet

This worksheet has ideas for when you could tune in to your child.

Baby and toddler cues: a picture guide

A guide to understanding your child’s communication.

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Baby cues (video)

How to recognise baby cues: a video guide.

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Communication and talking: babies and toddlers

How to talk and communicate with your child.

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