It’s Never Too Early for Books
Even though I might not pay close attention or might be more interested on touching or putting a book in my mouth, it’s never too early to start reading to me. Hold me close while you read me short stories…
Encourage Me To Use My Words
My vocabulary has gotten so big and I’m adding new words every day! Even though I’ve learned lots of things to say, sometimes using my words is hard, and I might get frustrated or try using actions like pointing or…
Teach Me The Right Way to Hold Things
For a long time, I’ve been holding objects – I probably held onto your finger the day I was born! But when it comes to the “right” way to hold objects, I’m still learning. I might be able to feed…
Are You Feeling Worried About My Development?
As I grow up, you’ll see that some things I seem to do earlier than other babies my age. Other times, it might seem I take a little longer to do certain things. Every baby will develop on their own…
I Love to Figure Things Out
Now that I’m moving around pretty well on my own, you’ll see that I really like solving problems. It feels really good for me when I feel helpful or when something that was confusing becomes clear to me. When I…
Give Me My Own Chores To Do
I may not be able to help vacuum, do dishes, or other chores that require a lot of strength and coordination. But, I can help with small things like sorting laundry, putting away my toys, and wiping off the table…
Help Me Sit Up By Myself
Once I’m able to hold my head up on my own and have the tummy strength, you can start letting me learn how to sit up by myself. Try putting me on my bottom on the floor and holding my…
Help Me Learn What I’m Allowed To Do
My world has grown so much, and I have learned about so many of the things around me – it’s been so exciting for me! I’ll keep on trying things and exploring and learning what is okay and not okay…
Help Me Adjust to New People
Now that I know who the people who take care of me the most are, I’ll start to be shy or even afraid of new people. This can be a little frustrating, especially when I’m adjusting to a person who…
Help Me Understand Cause and Effect
My world is full of so many things to learn and do, and I’m just now starting to understand that I have the power to change what happens in my environment. I love getting to learn about how my actions…
Help Me Feel Better When I Get Upset
Sometimes I won’t feel very happy. Maybe I’m sad, hungry, tired, or frustrated about something. You can help me learn how to start managing my feelings by giving me comfort when I feel upset. Talk to me in a soothing…
Help Me Learn How to Use My Fingers
Now that I’ve started learning to move my whole body around, it’s time for me to learn how to move the smaller parts of me – especially my fingers. It can be really hard for me to learn how to…
Help Me Learn to Move Myself
I’m going to start crawling soon (if I haven’t already) and I need your help to learn how to move around my space. Make sure that I’m still getting plenty of tunny time, that I have interesting and safe places…
Help Me Develop My Hand/Eye Coordination
Now that I’m growing and learning that I can control my hands, I’ll start reaching for things more and more. This is a really important time for me because it means I’m connecting my vision skills to my movement skills!…
Help Me Learn to Stand
Now that I’m moving around on the floor and can hold my head up pretty well, I’m going to start getting curious about the world above me. You might see me pulling at the edges of furniture, like our couch…
Help Me Learn to Sit Up
When I start having better control of the muscles in my neck and shoulders, it’ll be time for me to start learning how to sit up. This will help a lot when I start eating table foods or want to…