The Zazi Hub
Strategies to support your child's communication development within their everyday routines and play.
If you're parenting a toddler, you might need to hear this
Learn more ⬇️ We all want to hear our children talk so badly...
Do I need apps to support my child's language development
Put the screen down.Turn taking is the foundation of conversation.We know that...
Try this trick when reading with your child..
THIS MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE.Kids need to PRACTICE their vocabulary in order...
5 things to do if your child starts stuttering
Do this asap.Disclaimer: children can have dysfluent moments (stutter/stammer) for a number...
Choices Help Language to Develop
Language development tip:Not only will offering your child choices show them respect...
What to do if your baby isn't talking yet
No words?Time to start helping your little one to imitate exclamatory words!...
5 Reasons Speech Therapists work with the parents more than the children
Why it’s so important that caregivers are empowered to be part of...
Is this the reason your child isn't combining words yet
1 word-->2 words Let's get your little one combining words!Share this one...
Functional language always wins.
Whether you're teaching words verbally, through sign or using a communication device,...
Help! My child keeps speaking in a baby voice
Why though? Kids tend to revert to using baby voices or acting...
Help! My child isn't communicating with me
Help! My child isn’t communicating with me. Try this! Tempt them to...
Quick reminder: Push your Child from the Front of the Swings
It's all about getting face to face. We know that when parents...
Did you know? Communication Begins with Gestures
It’s pretty common knowledge among speech-language therapists that kids start using gestures...
How to be the best parent you can be by connecting with your child and holding your boundaries respectfully.
Avoid tantrums at the park
This works 👇Preschoolers don’t understand time. “5 more minutes” means nothing when...
Whats the best thing to say when your kid is having a tantrum
Hear me out ⬇️Kids have tantrums. They're developmentally appropriate - it's a...
Important phrases our kids need to hear
Say what you would have wanted to hear.We have such a HUGE...
Understanding your sensitive child's behaviour
How to help⬇️It's time to REFRAME your thinking.Often, the behaviours of highly...
What to do when your child won't stop misbehaving
This really works ⬇️We've all fallen into this pattern:Our kids are constantly...
Is this the reason your preschooler is misbehaving?
What to do?New siblings are a huge change for our preschoolers which...
Unwanting Parenting Advice from Relatives at Christmas
Times change.We wear seatbelts now. They took the cocaine out of coca...
Christmas Affirmations for Parents
You've got this.Christmas is wonderful but it's SO different from a typical...
A mistake I made as a first-time parent
We assure our preschoolers in so many ways that we’ll always be...
Can't control our kids but we can manage their environment and control ourselves
It all went wrong.We truly can't control our kids.We CAN control ourselves...
The Parenting Trap we all fall in to
Play the long game.👌Keep your responses short. You don't even have to...
Should we punish a child when they have a tantrum?
Expect tantrums.We can't expect children to have the self control and executive...
What to do when you're triggered by your child's behaviour
You're not alone.It's no mean feat coping with a child's many outbursts...
The home of easy to set up play ideas! Browse a range of activities that are simple to create and often use the stuff you already have lying around your house! These activities are all created with communication development in mind, so be sure to join in with your little one and foster some conversation.
Normalising Body Talk with Children
Bodies aren't taboo.Of course it's up to you how comfortable you feel...
Ready, Set, Go! Ramp Games for Language Development
Get your baby talking.👶Ramp games spark children’s interest because there’s so much...
Easy Sensory Play Set-up
This kept them BUSY!!!!Providing hot AND cold temperatures an an extra sensory...
The easiest sensory-play idea that you can do anywhere
What is sensory play?It's any play that stimulates the senses.Look no further...
How to help your toddler to recognise their name
Names are like symbols.Kids can recognise symbols before they can read.That's why...
Are clothes holding back your child's development?!
Wet feet ✅ cold hands ✅If clothes are child sized then they're...
Our Packaging is Designed for Play
Reuse, repurpose, recycle. Flexiflasks aren't just fab to drink from, their packaging...
No time to set up Learning Activities
No time? Do this.Just involve your kids in what you're doing. Whether...
Why our Children Thrive with Repetition
You don't need new play ideas.I know. Sacrilege from an a play...
Rules I stick to at the Park
Are you holding your child back?!It can feel like we're helping when...
Easy Play Idea: Developing gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination
Can a 22 month old use a mallet?!Yes. Yes they can.Let's not...
Your Child will Listen and Learn better when you add a bit of Fun
Never underestimate play.Play is our kids’ favourite setting. It’s what makes them...
Easy water-play idea
Messy is best. And there’s a reason.Early childhood centres aren’t just getting...
Because parenting is hard enough as it is!
Here are some ideas to make things a little easier and support your child's development in the process.
My go-to Strategy when my kids are Dysregulated
We all want to hide sometimes.I see you escaping to the toilet...
Sickness Remedy on the go
Survival mode - activated.Flexiflasks can keep your drinks hot too. Just don't...
Parenting Hack for Overnight Accidents
Toilet training? Here's a hack.Our Messy Mats double as protective sheets for...
Why we always take toys to health appointments
We take toys everywhere.Sometimes, like today, it’s a bit of a hassle....
Pencil-Grips help your Child to Write
Kids get frustrated when they can't control their pen.A poor grip created...
Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition
Question:What did you take to keep the kids occupied? Answer:As soon as...
Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition
Question: Which airline did you fly and what was the kids food...
Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition
Question:Did you take your car seats on the plane or as checked...
Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition
Question: What did you take to keep the kids occupied? Answer: Screens....
3 Ways to get Sunscreen on a Reluctant Toddler
Because sometimes it’s a struggle. Often the key is just to hand...
You're in the right place for all things food. We want to support you to have more successful mealtimes with your children.
A Fun Way to Introduce New Foods to Your Toddler
Play can make everything easier.If you're looking to introduce some new foods...
How to Stop Food Throwing at the Table
4 Tips to Stop Food Throwing. Prevention is ALWAYS the best strategy...
How to Teach your Baby to use a Straw
Do NOT break this rule:To be respectful to our children, it's important...
3 Ways to Make Starting Solids Successful
3 tips from a speech and language therapist to support your little...
How to Support your Toddler to Eat New Foods
Fun, varied exposure using kebab sticks 👌👌🥒🥕🍅🌱🍆🌶🥦🌽🍒🍓🍇🍎🍉🍑🍊🍋🍍🍌🥑🍏🍐🥝 Just a parent to parent...
5 Ways to Stop Food Throwing at Mealtimes
Don't come after your tiny baby. They're just learning about the world...
Halloween Cupcakes
August made Halloween cupcakes today with his Nana.They made pumpkins, spiders and...
How to get Dinner Cooked with a Toddler Around
Get your dinner cooked by involving your little one in the kitchen...
