Nikky Smedley

Storyteller, Educationalist, Movement Specialist, Creative Consultant, Fun Fun Fun

[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

Becoming aware of themselves as independent individuals can be a difficult time for little ones says this week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost:
#separationanxiety #allbehaviouriscommunication

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[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

This week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost discusses how taking children's efforts seriously can help them to achieve great heights.
#highexpectations #helpchildrengrow

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[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

Developing physical wellbeing in our children will lead to greater mental and emotional wellbeing, says this week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost:
#mindbodyconnection #childphysicalhealth #getmoving!... https://t.co/G8NyRDwCFP

[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

In the current chaos, we can find ourselves wishing for simpler, more stable times. just because they're young, it doesn't mean children can't indulge in nostalgia too, says this week's #HowToSpeakChild... https://t.co/K3YWLkx9RW

[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

Are we accusing our young people of screen addiction when we are just as guilty? This week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost suggests we could all take a good long look at ourselves.
#screenaddiction... https://t.co/x2kJW8lDlT

[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

This week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost gives a big shout-out to our natural instincts when dealing with children:
#TrustYourInstincts #InstinctiveParenting #Chilldren

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[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

This week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost deals with how the behaviours we model impact on how respectful our children are:
#teachconsent #bethechildyouwanttosee

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[Nikky Smedley @StoryNikky]

NIKKY WILL BE STORYTELLING AT THE STRATFORD-ON-AVON PLAYHOUSE AT 5.00PM ON SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER.

COME ALONG AND JOIN IN THE FUN!!

[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

We pay attention to consistency in vocabulary when taking to babies, but consistency in cadence really helps language learning too. Says this week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost:
#earlylanguage #babytalk... https://t.co/zUX4bFyhWu

[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

I'm working away from home at the moment with very little time for blog-writing, so this week I'm posting my interview with SEN Resources - and here's a link to their page:... https://t.co/tYLU7AUdcZ

[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

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[Nikky Smedley @NikkyLaa]

@ShellStationsUK Or maybe just fix it

[Nikky Smedley @NikkyLaa]

@ShellStationsUK why can I never sign in to the shell go+ website? It’s hopeless. I press the login and nothing happens. Have been trying for over a week. I hate the new rewards scheme.

[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

How much do our own memories of school colour our relationship with our children's education? Asks this week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost:
#backtoschool #schoolmemories

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[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

Does the world fall apart when you put the kids in charge? Apparently not as this week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost discovers:
#kidsincharge #giveupcontrol

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[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

It matters what language we use to describe the things we hate or fear, says this week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost:
#wordsmatter #darknet

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[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

It's perfectly possible to have a conversation with a tiny baby, you just have to play by their rules, says this week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost:
#babytalk #earlyconversation... https://t.co/0DGli3ji5h

[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

What are children trying to tell us when they can't find the words? Asks this week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost:
#childcommunication

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[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

"Each and everyone one of us is a creative being in some shape or form." Says this week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost:

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[Nikky Smedley @howtospeakchild]

Choose your heroes carefully, it has a mighty effect, says this week's #HowToSpeakChild blogpost:

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