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 Know What to Expect
One of the most important things you can do for me, no matter how old I am, is to help me feel prepared for what each day will bring. This means trying to keep a routine, or schedule, for me…
Help Me Look At You!
One of the things that you’ll love the most about me is when I open my eyes and look around for the first time. Help me to learn who you are by making sure I can see you! Hold your…
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…
Help Me When I Feel Upset
You probably noticed right away – I cry a lot! Crying is the way I communicate to you since I don’t have any words yet. It’s okay for me to cry, but there are things you can do to help…
I Can Support My Own Weight (With Your Help)
Even though I can’t stand or pull up by myself, I can start practicing putting my weight on my legs with your help. Help me take these first steps to standing all by myself by holding my hands and letting…
Help Me Build My Self-Confidence
Even though I’m still very small, I’m now starting to understand that I can make an impact on my world. I’ll be exploring and learning new things every day, and with every discovery, my self-esteem and confidence will grow. Give…