It’s Okay to Hear Me Cry
Since I’m so little and don’t have any of the words needed to tell you what I need, the only way I can communicate is through my cries. I’ll have all kinds of different cries – some are for when…
Try Giving Me More Complicated Things to Try
Once I’ve mastered following simple instructions, you can start asking me to do more complicated things. Instead of saying something like, “Please pick up the spoon,” you can say, “Please pick up the spoon and place it in the sink.”…
I Want To Feed Myself!
Once I’ve started eating solid foods, don’t be surprised when I start wanting to feed myself. I’m really interested in knowing how things work, so I might try to grab my spoon or feed myself food. This can be really…
When I Get Scared of Strangers
I know who the people who take care of me are, and now that I’m starting to understand that people and things can go away, I might act really scared of people that are new and unfamiliar. You can help…
My Sleep When I’m Two Years Old
Now that I’m two, I’m probably sleeping through the night on almost all nights and taking 1 – 2 short naps during the day. You might see that’s it’s a lot harder to get me to fall asleep, especially for…
I Like to Carry Things!
Now that I’m walking, I’m definitely going to want to bring my stuff along with me! This is actually a really important step for me – it means that not only have I learned how to balance and walk, I…
I’m So Sleepy!
I’m so new to this world, and it might be surprising how sleepy I am! In these first few months, I will spend most of my time asleep, and even when I am awake, there will be times when I’m…
Let Me Make Choices
Since I’m trying so hard to be independent, I probably won’t like it as much when you decide everything for me. I’m starting to learn that I’m my own person and that I might not always like what you pick…
When I Have a Temper Tantrum
Maybe I’m tired, maybe I’m frustrated, or maybe I’m really angry… however I’m feeling, you can see that I’m having a really big tantrum! Remember that when I’m extremely upset, it isn’t possible for me to control my emotions or…
Being Close To You Helps Me to Feel Safe
From the moment I’m born, you are the center of my world. When I can sense that you are close to me, when you comfort me with a hug, when you let me lay on your chest, and when I…
Play Peek-A-Boo With Me
One of my favorite games is peek-a-boo! When you disappear for a moment, it’s hard for me to understand where you’ve gone. I get so much delight when you come back, even if you’ve only covered your face with your…
Teach Me That Sounds Have Meanings
I make so many sounds! Now that I’m older, you can start teaching me that different sounds have different meanings. Some of my babbles, like mama or dada, mean I’m talking about a person. When I say these things, you…
When I Wake Up During The Night
Even though I’ve started sleeping through the night… sometimes I don’t. I might wake up for a lot of reasons – I’m hungry, I’m scared, I’m just not tired anymore. It’s important to be patient with me when I wake…
Tell Me When I Do Something Right
I love getting to learn about the things and people around me, and I’ll experiment with different ways of doing things every day. You can help me learn the right way to do things by telling me when I’m successful…
Playing With Me When You Aren’t Here – Babies and Young Toddlers
When you aren’t home, it can seem like playing with me is impossible. But that isn’t true! You can still play with me using just your voice or video. If you are calling, sing me songs or tell me a…
I’m Starting to Combine My Words
As I learn more words, I’ll also start to try to put words together. These will be really simple phrases at first (for example, I might say, “Go bed” if I’m feeling tired). Listen for when I use phrases and…