Keep Me Interested
Since I’m so little, it can seem like it’s really hard to keep me interested in the things you are doing and saying. Don’t give up! I have a hard time focusing on one thing for even short amounts of…
Keep Me Interested Over Video
It can be really hard to keep my attention for long, even if you are at home with me. If you are away and talking to me over video, it can seem like I’m not paying attention. But I still…
My Hands Are Going Everywhere!
Even though I don’t really understand why they are moving, I’m able to move my hands all over the place. I don’t really understand that I’m in control of my hands, so they’ll be going all over the place right…
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,…
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…
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…
Follow the Sound
Even though I’m very new to the world, I can hear just as well as an adult can from almost the moment I am born. You can help me develop my “listening ears” by making interesting sounds that move around…
Give Me Interesting Things To Look At
While I’m so little, my vision is still developing and it’s hard for me to see things more than a foot or so away from me. You can help me learn to look at things and focus my vision by…
Listen To Me Babble
Even though I can’t make words yet, I do make lots of sounds – coos, cries, shrieks… all kinds of noises! I don’t understand yet that I’m making these noises, so whenever I make a noise, show me that you…
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 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…
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…