Free guides for parents
Short, plain-English guides to help you support your child's talking at home.
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Printable guides (PDF)
- Speech Sound Development GuideA chart of the ages most children learn each speech sound in New Zealand English. A rough guide, not a test.Open PDF: Speech Sound Development Guide
- 10 Language Activities for HomeSimple ideas for everyday routines (bath time, meal time, car trips) that give your child lots of chances to talk.Open PDF: 10 Language Activities for Home
- Parent Guide: Supporting a Child Who StuttersHow to respond when your child stutters, what to avoid saying, and how to keep talking calm at home.Open PDF: Parent Guide: Supporting a Child Who Stutters
- Language Development Red Flags by AgeA checklist of talking milestones from 12 months to 5 years, to help you decide whether to talk to a speech-language therapist.Open PDF: Language Development Red Flags by Age
Articles
- Stuttering in Children: Myths, Facts, and When to Seek HelpMany children go through a period of disfluency between ages 2 and 5. We separate fact from fiction and explain when it is time to consult a speech and language therapist.
- Late Talkers: What Every Parent Should KnowIs your toddler not talking as much as other children their age? Here is how to tell the difference between a late talker who will catch up and a child who needs support.
Is this speech therapy?
No. These guides are general information, not advice about your child. If you're worried, talk to a speech-language therapist or your GP.