Walky Talky Baby

You’re already reading to your child… so why not make those 5 minutes count even more? 📚✨

This Book Week, we’re sharing 5 simple ways you can support your child’s language while reading together…without turning story time into a lesson!

💬 1. Pause
Give your child time to look, think and respond. You don’t need to fill every silence! A little pause gives them an opportunity to communicate.

👆 2. Point & name
Talk about what you can see in the pictures. “Look! A tractor!” “There’s the little girl!” This helps children connect words with what they see.

➕ 3. Expand
If your child says “dog”, you could say “Yes, a BIG dog!” or “The dog is running!” Repeat what they said and add a little more language.

🤔 4. Wonder together
You don’t have to quiz your child with lots of questions. Try making comments and wondering aloud: “I wonder where they’re going?” or “Hmm… I think he might be hiding!”

🔁 5. Repeat, repeat, repeat!
There’s a reason children want the same book again and again! Repetition helps children hear and practise new words, phrases and story language. So don’t worry if you’re reading the same favourite book for the 100th time. 😅

And remember, you don’t have to finish the book! For younger children especially, looking at the pictures, making sounds, talking about what you see or reading just a few pages can still be a wonderful language-building experience.

Most importantly, keep it fun. ❤️ There’s no “perfect” way to read with your child — sharing a book together is what matters.

📚 Happy Book Week from the Walky Talky team!

📚✨ Book Week 2026 is here! ✨📚

We’ve been getting into the Book Week spirit at Walky Talky, and our waiting room has had a little makeover! 📖💜

This year, we’re asking our clients and families to share their favourite book by writing it on a piece of our Book Week bunting. 🎨📚

We’re hoping that by the end of the week, these strings will be FULL of book recommendations from the wonderful families who visit us! 🥰

Because there’s nothing quite like discovering a new favourite book through someone else’s recommendation. ❤️

So, if you’re visiting Walky Talky Hub this week, make sure you add your favourite to the bunting!

What book would you add? 👇📚

🌟 Kids Who Can: Meet Blake!

This month we’re introducing 3-year-old Blake, who has been seeing our physiotherapist Natalie for the past six months to work on his gross motor skills, including running, jumping and climbing, as well as building confidence with new physical activities.

Blake loves setting up obstacle courses at Walky Talky, where he can explore climbing, jumping, balancing and other movement skills through play.

💜 Every child develops at their own pace, and we love creating opportunities for children to practise new skills in ways that feel fun, motivating and achievable. Go Blake! 👏

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We celebrated our annual Christmas in July (in August!) staff party on Saturday night. 🎄🎅

Our team went all out with costumes, with best dressed being awarded to Physio, Megan, who dressed as a Silent Knight and committed to not talking for the first 2 hours of the night!

We had team games (well done Team Shortbreads for winning 🏆), Bad Santa gift swapping, mulled wine, yummy food and lots of fun times!

We’re so grateful for our wonderful team and it was so lovely to be able to properly catch up outside of the days at the Hub!

Can you recognise the therapists behind their costumes??

Come along to our FREE Parent Information Session, tomorrow! Swipe across to see what you’ll come away learning 👉

With 20 years of experience working exclusively in infant development, I want to make this easier for you. Get the reassurance and practical strategies you need. 

📆 Monday 3rd August 10am
📍Walky Talky Hub, Myaree

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Every. Damn. Night. 🤦‍♀️

If only they’d remember that they actually like bath time once they’re in!

Share this with a parent who’s also in the thick of it and send them a virtual hug and glass of wine 🍷 😂