First 2000 Days for Aboriginal Families: Yarning, Talking, Reading and Singing to Children

Why is it important?
• Talking, yarning, singing, and reading to your child improves their health and wellbeing, now and in the future.
• Talking, yarning, singing, and reading builds brains, language, social skills, and confidence.

What to do?
• Read and sing together in a warm and playful way.
• Listen and repeat the words and sounds your child says.
• Be curious and enjoy the ideas and interests your child shares.
• Speak to a child in your home language.