A complete, easy-to-use guide to nurturing every aspect of your child’s development – from birth to 5 years – through fun, practical play.
Written by Speech Pathologist Leana Matodes, Time2Play links every activity to key developmental milestones.
26/12/2025
A quiet moment after Christmas.�
While your little one plays with their new toys, you might be thinking about the year ahead.
Time2Play helps you:�
• Support emerging skills�
• Understand milestones�
• Build daily learning moments�
• Get clarity without overwhelm
✨ A gentle start to the new year.
22/12/2025
Heading into a new year? Here’s what’s ahead for your child.
Their development is beautifully layered — speech, feeding, movement, sensory, emotions… it all works together.
Time 2 Play helps you understand the journey, age by age.
✨ Build confidence for 2026.
17/12/2025
Want to try before you buy?
Download the 9–12 month preview - our most detailed chapter.
Includes:
• Milestones
• Sensory, motor & speech activities
• Red flags
• Practical tips for daily routines
👉 Free download at rtcspeech.com.au/time-2-play-book/
15/12/2025
If your child is between 0–5 years, Time2Play grows with them.
Use the age-by-age milestones and activities to understand what’s expected next — and what to do if you’re unsure.
A thoughtful resource to start using during the holidays and carry through the new year.
Every moment of play is a moment of learning.
Time2Play helps you understand what skills your child is developing — and how to support them.
✨ Milestones
✨ Activities
✨ Red flags
✨ Feeding guidance
✨ Behaviour + sensory support
A resource for every parent.
10/12/2025
“I don’t have time for complicated activities.”
Great - Time2Play was designed with that in mind.
Activities fit into what you’re already doing:
✔ Bath time
✔ Mealtime
✔ Car rides
✔ Bedtime routines
✔ Playtime
✔ Everyday moments
Support your child’s development without adding extra load.
✨ Simple. Practical. Backed by 30 years’ experience.
As the year closes, I want every parent to know:�
You’re doing better than you think.�Your child is learning every single day.
�And you don’t need perfection - just connection.
Thank you for being here.�Here’s to another year of growing through play. 💛�
- Leana
08/12/2025
Do you ever think… “Should my child be doing this yet?”
Most parents have questions about speech, feeding, motor skills, sensory needs, or behaviour.
Time2Play gives you clear answers — all in one book.
If you're busy, unsure, or simply want peace of mind… this book is for you.
✨ Professional guidance, parent-friendly format.
05/12/2025
From newborn to 5 years — your roadmap to development.
Inside Time2Play you’ll find:
✔ Milestones for each age group
✔ What’s typical vs what needs attention
✔ Activities matched to skill development
✔ When to be concerned and who to see
A single resource that grows with your child.
03/12/2025
Your child develops across 5 key areas; but how do you know what’s typical?
Time2Play helps you understand:
• Sensory development
• Fine & gross motor skills
• Language & listening
• Feeding & oral-motor
• Play & emotional regulation
With simple checklists + activities that actually fit into your routine.
✨ A meaningful, practical gift for new families.
01/12/2025
Give your child a strong start in 2026 ✨
Parents often tell me they wish they had “one guide” that explained milestones clearly — and what to do if they were worried about speech, feeding, motor, or sensory development.
Time2Play was created for exactly that.
✔ Clear milestones
✔ Related activities
✔ Easy routines to build into busy days
A resource you can start using now — and rely on all year.
Available on Amazon. Start the new year feeling confident and supported.
28/11/2025
> 🌟 Ready to make playtime purposeful?
Time2Play gives you age-based activities, milestone checklists, and practical tips to support your child’s growth from birth to 5 years.
Because the best way to grow and learn… is to play. 💛
📘 Available now on Amazon + RTC Speech.
