-performance in other communication skills. Seemingly simple educational and life experiences can be really enhanced when people feel confident using IT skills – from computer use to digital filming – but there is a significant number of the UK population which does

skilled at effective breathing and relaxation techniques, feeling relaxed, confident, and trusting their body. Feeling more positive and prepared helps to lower levels of tension and adrenalin, which means your body is free to give birth more effectively

Mobility / physical developmentA three year old can get about quite skillfully. She can walk forwards and backwards with ease, run quickly (and stop far more quickly than she could a year ago), jump, kick, climb, pedal a tricycle, swing on a swing

skills.If you go gently, introducing him to the water in a measured, sensitive way, you’ll instill not only a lifetime’s confidence, but open up a whole new magical underwater world, providing healthy enjoyment for years to come.Your baby has spent nine

the feeling of being held so close to you and feel soothed by the proximity. If your baby is awake then you can talk to her about what you're doing, and why, which will both be soothing and help to develop her language skills.Some parents also like the freedom

. Babies growing up in a supportive environment will learn these skills on their own through a process of trial and error.Baby’s first play is a play with gravity and balanceThe Alexander Technique is a method to learn how to use our bodies with greater

Why baby swimming?Swimming classes are a great way to introduce your baby to the water in a fun yet structured environment. Not only do classes encourage the early development of your baby's natural swimming skills, develop their water confidence

means that your baby can now make a wider range of sounds. You will hear three or four different sounds like ‘b’, ‘m’ and ‘w’ which he will use consistently in different orders. This is how your baby develops his language skills. Getting attached

MobilityYour toddler is mastering new motor skills all the time and by now may be making your life that little bit harder by opening doors himself or by trying to climb over safety gates. If you haven't already done so then now is the time to make

When you bring your new baby home it may seem like his talking days are a long way off, but speech is a skill that your baby will be working towards intently from the day he's born. At first, of course, he'll only be able to communicate with you