There are many benefits to speaking to your child in a language other than English at home. Besides from their being able to speak with you and your family in a language that you may be more comfortable in, experts have shown that children who learn more than one language demonstrate enhanced cognitive development, can have improved memory and concentration, and are better at solving problems. 

Tips on raising a multilingual child

This factsheet contains tips to keep in mind to encourage reading with a toddler. Have fun together enjoying stories and books.

Reading with toddlers

It’s never too early, or too late, to start reading with your baby.

Talking and reading with babies

What you do online and how you use devices provides a model that can help to lay the foundations for their online safety. So it’s important for you, as parents and carers, to be aware of setting a good example.

How to model good screen practices for your child

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Tips for parents