Tiny Talkers Rotherham

13/02/2026

😴 Baby Sleep Patterns: What’s Normal? 😴

It’s completely natural for parents to worry about how much (or how little!) their baby is sleeping. You might come across lots of tips, tricks and “sleep hacks” that promise longer stretches of sleep — but some of these can actually be unsafe.
The truth is: babies don’t sleep like adults, and frequent waking is normal and expected.

👉 Waking often helps keep babies safe, as their sleep cycles are much lighter.
👉 Trying unsafe techniques to make them sleep longer can increase risks.
👉 Every baby is different — there’s no “perfect” sleep routine.

If you’re ever feeling unsure, you’re not alone. The Lullaby Trust has clear, trusted guidance on what healthy sleep patterns look like and how to keep your baby safe.

🔗 Read more:

Do you often find yourself wondering how long your baby should sleep? We explain baby sleep patterns, baby sleep cycles and what to expect...

12/02/2026

Looking for ways to make your child more interested in storytelling? Making a story sack together is a great way to get them involved while developing their communication skills. Gather a collection of objects together and use them to make-up a story. You could include leaves, stones or tree bark.

Find more tips for making a story sack on the National Literacy Trust's website: https://wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/how-make-story-sack/

National Literacy Trust

Make a story sack to help bring stories and storytelling to life for your child. It will help their chatting, listening and reading.

11/02/2026

From crayons to rainbows, colour plays a big part in how children learn! 🌈

Here’s how Colourblocks can help your child learn about colour and get creative:

Colour is everywhere, and a major part of how we see the world - it floods our eyes almost every instant, helping us to make sense of our surroundings, understand information, experience beauty and enjoy and make art. It’s especially important to young children as they take in the world around the...

10/02/2026

We talk a lot about the benefits of shared reading for children - but did you know it can support caregivers' mental health too?

🫂 Shared reading provides an enjoyable activity that helps caregivers feel capable and confident in connecting with their child.

💙 And the calming routine of sharing a book together supports improved emotional health for both caregivers and children.

Discover more about the power of sharing books in our research briefing: https://bit.ly/4oC9iAF

10/02/2026

This week is Children's Mental Health Week and the theme this year is 'This Is My Place. Check back here throughout the week where we will be sharing information on Belonging, Safety, Self Acceptance, Community and Joy.
Our team will also be out and about in our schools and colleges sharing activities and info so we can meet as many of you as possible!

10/02/2026

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week, with a focus on belonging 💛

The feeling of belonging starts when children are babies, long before they can name it or understand it.

For babies, belonging is felt in their bodies. It shows up as feeling safe, loved, secure and enjoyed. It’s in adults delighting in their attempts and achievements, holding them close when they’re upset, and responding to them with consistent, loving care.

These everyday moments send powerful messages to babies:
You matter. You belong. I am here. You are safe.

Small, ordinary interactions - repeated again and again - lay the foundations for children’s mental health and wellbeing as they grow.

For more info on Children's Mental Health Week visit: www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/childrens-mental-health-week/

🔐Peep practitioners: www.peeple.org.uk/content/knowing-me-knowing-you

08/02/2026

Tiny Talkers are you enjoying the Rotherham Loves Reading - January & February top picks?

Why not pop into your local Rotherham Libraries with your Tiny Talkers and explore these wonderful stories together and join in the fun? 🥰

07/02/2026

🚀𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 🚀

Why not try a bit of baking with your Tiny Talker? 👩‍🍳🧁
It’s a fun activity and a brilliant way to build early language and maths skills without even trying!

Try using phrases like:
🗣️ “Put the flour in the bowl.”
🌀 “Stir it round and round.”
🔢 “How many eggs? 1, 2, 3…”
✨ “Look… the bowl is empty!”

Everyday moments = big learning opportunities! 💛

06/02/2026

Singing songs and nursery rhymes helps little ones to learn new words and understand their meaning. This is especially helpful if you can relate them to something you've done together, like a winter walk.

If you been out in the rain this week, why not try singing ‘It's Raining It's Pouring’ together?

Visit our website for a reminder of the lyrics: https://wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/its-raining-its-pouring/

National Literacy Trust

05/02/2026

Every month, the BookTrust review dozens of books for children and teenagers. Here are the ones they like best in February: guaranteed to get your child reading…

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/best-new-books

Every month, we review dozens of books for children and teenagers. Here are the ones we like best in February: guaranteed to get your child reading...

04/02/2026

🌟 Free Family Webinar: Supporting Bilingual & Multilingual Children 🌟

Family Connect invites parents and carers to a free online session exploring the benefits of raising children with more than one language. They’ll share practical tips for supporting language learning at home and highlight strategies used by early years educators.

📅 5th February 2026 (6.30pm - 7.30pm)
💻 Free to attend – register here 👇🏻

Join us as we consider the joy, value and benefits of raising a bilingual or multilingual child and explore how you can support them.

03/02/2026

It's National Storytelling Week! 🤗🧡

Storytelling supports your child’s language development, and builds
key skills for reading and writing.

Find more storytelling tips here:
wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/telling-stories-at-home

Telling stories at home is a great way to support your child's early speech, language and communication skills