Expert panel: Parenting

I gather from your email that you’re not actually pregnant, is this right? Good on you to have such clear goals regarding finishing school an...

You need to ask the GP who referred her so your mind is at ease. I can’t say what could be wrong specifically, but commonly a check is all t...

Hi, Is it possible you could enrol in a parenting course for toddlers? Check with your local child health centre and see what is available in your...

The simple option is often the best, just tell him he’s going to be a big brother. Kids generally accept this information very well, and wil...

Hi, I am the nutritionist for the panel and just happened upon your question. Not sure if this is what you are after, but this website below is th...

Hi K, Thanks for your question. Generally when your baby first begins to sign, they do start using that one sign for everything. A similar thi...

Hi, Ask any two teachers this question and you`ll get six different answers! From my own point of view, I think the best thing you`re doing is enc...

Hi Mini, Check out our huge range of books on Food and Nutrition at the Huggies Bookclub. We really do recommend them all! In particular, it wou...

Hi Christine, In relation to baby sign language delaying speech, this is not the case. Research has highlighted that baby sign language actually a...

Hi, Research has highlighted that it actually accelerates the speech process. Part of the process of introducing baby sign language is to sign an...

Hi, Thank you for your email. In relation to purchasing my book, you can purchase it from my website – www.australianbabyhands.com plus it ...

Hi Ruth, Unfortunately, I`ve never encountered the need for a book on delayed language development. As such, I`m not in a position where I can r...

Hi, Books don`t have to be expensive! At the Huggies Bookclub, we offer free postage and a 10% discount if you`re a Huggies member, plus plenty o...

Hi There Jakey`s Mum, I would correct him and continue to use the correct signs. Initially babies can go through a stage where once they know one...

Hi Jaymi, Thank you for your email. I have a number of parents who are using baby sign language with the children who have communication difficul...

Hi, Have you gone to see your local GP? My advice would be to see a health professional in your area to check for your own piece of mind. If ther...

Hi Heather, The sign for shower is very similar to the sign for sun except you move your hand down towards your head like the movement of water. ...

Hi Anna, Babies can go through the stage initially where once they know one sign, they believe it symbolises the sign for everything. This is whe...

Hi Ruth, I have many parents who are using baby sign language with their children who have communication difficulties. Generally the older the ch...

Hi Jason, We certainly do! At the Huggies Bookclub, we sort our books into age groups, so you can find the best book every time. Simply visit us...

Hi, To help you get to know the basics you can either get your partner to teach you or go to your local deaf society and they will have a list of ...

Hi Maria, My advise would be to leave the signs you have introduced in American sign language. Ensure that when you leave your child with friend...

Hi Stacey, I have many families who start introducing baby sign language to their children from day one. It is completely up to you when you star...

Hi, Boys differ greatly in the age they first begin to read, but at 4 and a half, your boy may well be at the very early stages of learning to rea...

Hi Karen, There`s no hard and fast rules here. It`s really up to you and Chiara! You may find she`s really responsive to books and want to read ...

Hi Leah, My website www.australianbabyhands.com is currently the only site which has accredited australian baby sign language product. There is l...

Hi Trudy, I`m sorry to hear you`re having a tricky time. I`m afraid my expertise in baby sign language won`t really be of help to working out why ...

Hi Jenni, I don`t think there`s anything to worry about at this stage. It sounds like you`re actively encouraging a love of reading and she`s taki...

Hi, Sorry, this really isn`t my area of expertise. Perhaps you could seek advice from your Early Childcare Centre. Best of luck, Jackie

Hi, There are a number of products which can help you introduce baby sign language into your home. All my products are based on Australian Sign L...