Let Me Know That You Hear Me
I’m making so much noise! The noises I’m making are the first steps to me learning how to talk, and when you let me know that you hear me, it encourages me to keep making them and to keep trying…
It’s Ok to Tell Me “No”
As I explore all of the things around me, I’m going to start trying new things and doing things that might be unsafe for me, another person, a pet, or an object. It’s ok to tell me no when I…
I Want to See What’s Up There
Even though I love exploring my world, I’m starting to realize that there’s a whole other world above me – the one built for adults where things like counters and tabletops are. You’ll probably see me trying to climb up…
If I Act Scared With You
Even though I may have seen you on video and heard your voice, it will be different for me when I meet you in person for the first time. I might act afraid of you or even cry! I promise…
Show Me Your Smile
Out of all the things that I love to look at, your face is one of the most interesting things in my life. While you can make all kinds of silly faces at me to keep me looking at you,…
Teach Me How to Take Turns
Now that I’m a little older, I can start learning concepts like taking turns and sharing. This will be really hard for me at first – I’m not going to understand or want other children to play with things that…
I’m Moving Everywhere!
Now that I’ve learned how to hold up my head on my own and can push myself up onto my hands and knees, you’ll see me start moving more than ever! Whether I’m scooting, crawling, rolling, or anything in between,…
Teach Me About Feelings and What They Mean
My feelings are one of the hardest things for me to manage. That’s because I don’t understand why I feel the way I feel, and I don’t yet know what these feelings are even called! One of the most important…
I’m Learning When I Make Art
Crayons, pencils, paint, clay – they are so much fun for me to touch! And when I see that I can use these to make things on paper it amazes me! Make sure to give me the time and things…
Make Sure I Know You’re Listening To Me
As I start talking more and more, it can be tempting to “tune out,” especially when you are busy or distracted with something else. But I really need you to let me know you are listening, at least most of…
My Sleep Is A Little More Predictable
As I’ve gotten older, my sleep has probably become a little easier to predict. I’m probably sleeping mostly through the night now and have a couple of naps each day that happen at around the same time. It might be…
When I Start Sleeping Through The Night
As my tummy grows bigger and I can hold more food for longer, I probably won’t be waking up as often at night time. How long I sleep through the night will depend on me (every baby is different) -…
Teach Me What You Want Me to Do
I’m so busy exploring all the new things in my life, and sometimes I might act in ways that aren’t what you want me to do. I’ll need lots of support and guidance to learn the right ways to act…
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…