In this final episode of the series Making Time to Talk, Deborah Brown and Dr Jacqueline Young celebrate the end of the series by responding to listener questions about supporting children’s communication and language.

Drawing on questions from students and practitioners, this episode explores:

• How to talk meaningfully with children about their artwork without evaluative praise
• When to look at a child and when to look with them to support connection, shared attention, and autonomy
• Practical ways multilingual families can use their home languages during everyday routines
• Updated guidance on screen time for under‑5s and how to make screen use more interactive and intentional

Throughout the episode, Deborah and Jacqueline emphasise attunement, shared thinking, emotional safety, and practical strategies that can be used in everyday interactions at home and in early years settings.

This reflective and practical Q&A episode brings together the key themes of the series and reinforces the message that children learn to communicate best through connection, curiosity, and meaningful interactions.

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Links to website:

https://literacytrust.org.uk/resources/multi-language-booklist/

https://literacytrust.org.uk/resources/time-together-multilingual-families/

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