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…
Help Me Look At You! (Even If You Aren’t Here)
Even if you aren’t at home when I first start to look at the things and people around me, you can still do things to help me look at you. If you are able to call me with video, make…
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 Learn to Stand (Even If You Aren’t Home)
When I’m learning to stand, the person who is taking care of me can help by holding my hands and helping me balance. But that doesn’t mean you can’t help too! I’ll try to pull myself up when I see…
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…
Use Objects to Help Me Learn to Move
Now that I’m starting to go pro with tummy time, I’ll be ready to start moving even more! Before I walk, I’ll use all kinds of ways to move – rolling my body around, scooting with my belly, and, eventually,…
Helping Me Grow Strong With Tummy Time
Even though it’s hard for me to move my body around now, before you know it I’ll be crawling and walking! You can help me learn how to control my movements and gain strength by giving me lots of tummy…
Helping Me Grow With Books
I know you want me to do well when I am old enough to go to school, and you know reading is really important. If you read to me every single day, I’ll see these words and realize that they…