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Empowering families and educators to best support healthy development in the early years.

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We’re back! A new season of the Words Grow Minds Parent Podcast is almost here, with hosts Kate Ellis and Amelia Mulcahy sharing more honest conversations, expert insights and real-life strategies you can use every day.

In each episode, they break down the science of early development to help you turn moments like talking, playing, reading and singing into opportunities for learning and connection.

🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday from 29 April.

#WordsGrowMinds #WGMParentPodcast #ParentPodcast #EarlyYears #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment Lavender coloured background featuring text: Words Grow Minds Parent Podcast, Season 2 with a photograph of Amelia Mulcahy on the left and Kate Ellis on the right. Amelia has shoulder length blonde hair, blue eyes and wears a pale blue collared knit top. Kate Ellis has long dark hair and a red shirt. Both women are smiling to camera. by @wordsgrowminds

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We sat with the boss – the wonderful Kate Ellis – as to her history with early-childhood education and how she got involved with Words Grow Minds. by @wordsgrowminds

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Have you picked up a Words Grow Minds resource pack? Check in with your local library, playgroup or CaFHS clinic.

Full list of participating services is available on our website. Link in bio! by @wordsgrowminds

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4 months ago

The books that sing to you 🎶

In our first episode for Season 3, early literacy expert Bec Hughes shares how books with rhythm and rhyme encourage little ones to join in the reading experience and practise new sounds and words.

Out now across all major platforms.

#WordsGrowMinds #WGMParentPodcast #EarlyChildhood by @wordsgrowminds

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There's no wrong time to read with your little one. In the bath, on the bus, before bed — every moment counts. by @wordsgrowminds

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What makes a great children’s book? And how do you know which ones to pick?

Season 3 of the Words Grow Minds Parent Podcast launches with Kate and Amelia chatting to Aly O’Brien, Publishing Director of Little Book Press and Bec Hughes, Head of Professional Learning at Raising Literacy Australia.

The team explore what makes a book memorable, the magic of reading from birth, and how everyday moments can build early literacy.

🎧 Episode 19 is available wherever you get your podcasts. by @wordsgrowminds

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Speaking two languages doesn't confuse babies. It supercharges their brain. Here's the science behind why bilingual babies develop strong neural connections. by @wordsgrowminds

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Free books. Free storytime. Free community. The public library might be the most valuable early childhood resource in your suburb…and it costs nothing to use. by @wordsgrowminds

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The next time things go sideways (and they almost definitely will) try putting words to what they're feeling. It won't stop the tears immediately, but it's quietly building something important. by @wordsgrowminds

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Season 3 of the Words Grow Minds Parent Podcast is right around the corner!

We’re back with hosts Kate Ellis and Amelia Mulcahy to offer practical tips and heartfelt insights you can start using right away, turning everyday moments with your little ones into opportunities for learning and connection.

All new episodes with expert guests are coming your way every Wednesday from October 14th.

Until then? You can catch up on all 18 episodes from Seasons 1 and 2, on your preferred podcast platform. 🎧

#WordsGrowMinds #WGMParentPodcast #ParentPodcast #Parenting #EarlyYears by @wordsgrowminds

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From the weather to what's for dinner — it all counts. Talking to your baby about anything and everything is one of the most powerful things you can do for their development. by @wordsgrowminds

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You don't need a playlist, a music class or a perfectly curated repertoire. The songs already living in your head — however half remembered, out of tune or made up on the spot — are exactly what your baby needs! by @wordsgrowminds

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