Making Time to Talk - Building Connections Through Talk in the Home

In this week's episode, Jacqueline and Deborah explore how the smallest moments in a family’s day can become the biggest opportunities for connection. From breakfast chats to bath‑time giggles, they share simple, practical ways to spark richer conversations, nurture curiosity, and build children’s confidence as communicators. They unpack the realities of screen time without the guilt, offering easy shifts that turn digital moments into shared learning. The episode also dives into supporting children through big emotions, with calming phrases, connection‑first strategies, and ideas for building emotional vocabulary. A warm, reassuring listen for any parent or carer wanting to make talking feel natural, joyful, and part of everyday life.

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Episode Eight References:

Bhutani, P. et al. (2024) ‘Is the screen time duration affecting children’s language development? - a scoping review’, Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 25, p. 101457. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101457

Karani, N.F., Sher, J. and Mophosho, M. (2022) ‘The influence of screen time on children’s language development: A scoping review’, South African Journal of Communication Disorders, 69(1), p. 825. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4102/sajcd.v69i1.825.

Links to website:

BBC Nursery Rhymes and Songs:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/articles/zhwdgwx

National Literacy Trust Website:

https://wordsforlife.org.uk/

Hosts:

Deborah Brown www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-brown79

Dr Jacqueline Young www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacqueline-young

Podcast produced by:

Luke Young www.linkedin.com/in/lukeyoungcomposer

Title music by:

Luke Young www.linkedin.com/in/lukeyoungcomposer