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8 ways to help your child master sentences

Your little one has the basics of speech, but now it’s time to move on from ‘dadda’ to proper sentences. Here’s how you can help…

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Posted: 24 August 2011
by Roisin Johnson

Your toddler's talking and language development encouraged through play
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Remember that magical moment when your tot uttered his first word? Seems like 
ages ago doesn’t it? Actually, since that day a few months ago things have moved on oh-so-quickly. He’s amassed a varied vocabulary and has all the words that are most useful to him day to day. Now it’s time to move on to holding simple conversations with a little bit of help from mummy and daddy.

Try these tips to turn your babbler into a confident communicator...

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