My motivation...

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Whilst teaching languages in local schools I found myself more and more interested in how children develop their language structures.  Because communication skills have such a strong influence on our academic and social experiences, I think the tools we use to support them are very important. 

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So I chose to study the initial stages of language development in depth, focussing on language input surrounding the child.  I discovered that the environment can be enhanced in simple ways and that these simple adjustments can make a big difference to a child's journey towards literacy.

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Then, I had my first child who was diagnosed with a disorder which can cause his development to slow and even regress.  So, being a language specialist, I threw myself into boosting his chances at strong language skills.  After finding this fascinating and fulfilling to do, I felt like I wanted to share these strategies with other parents. 

 

So, I created Babble Boost.  Kind of like the lemonade from the lemons.  Aside from the tonne of inspiration I get from running this class, I have discovered that spending time with parents and their babies is really beautiful and life-affirming.  These classes have also become a big source of personal and professional growth for me, giving me motivation and new ideas for thinking about language and learning. 

 

It is a privilege to be a part of every child's language development journey and I am so grateful to all the parents and children who have made Babble Boost what it is, and who, I have to say, have also just been really brilliant company on a Tuesday morning. ​​​

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