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Support Me While I Explore my World

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I’m always moving, constantly growing, and learning more and more about my world every day. It can be exciting, but it can also be a little overwhelming sometimes. I’m going to be eager every day to explore, but I need…

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Teach Me Things About Myself and My Family

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I love learning, and some of the things you can teach me now are about who I am and who my family is! Help me learn how to say my full name, my age, my birthday, and who my parents…

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I Love To Sing!

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One of my favorite things to do is learning to use my voice to make different noises and sounds. And what better way than to use my voice to sing! When I hear music, you’ll see me move my body…

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Encourage me To Solve Problems

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Now that I know more about the world around me, I’ll discover times when I have to solve problems. I might be trying to do something with my hands that I haven’t tried before (like turning a knob), or playing…

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I’ve Mastered Running… Now What?

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Now that I’m two years old, I’ve probably learned how to walk, run and climb really well. But that doesn’t mean I’m done learning how to be coordinated! This is a great age to start teaching me new skills for…

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Encourage Me To Use My Words

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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…

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Teach Me The Right Way to Hold Things

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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…

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I Love to Figure Things Out

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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…

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Give Me My Own Chores To Do

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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…

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Help Me Learn What I’m Allowed To Do

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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…

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Help Me Know What to Expect

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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…

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When I Play Pretend

When I Play Pretend

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What I may be saying is, “I am trying to figure out what is happening. I am trying to get a sense of some control over all that is going on.” You can support me by joining in my play.…

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Act it Out

Act it Out

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I love when I get to imagine and be creative in my play! Keep a box of old clothes and items for props that I can play pretend with. You can include things like scarves, hats, backpacks, and containers, even…

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If I Want to Help My Injured Parent

If I Want to Help My Injured Parent

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When I show interest, curiosity, or desire to help with caring for my injured parent, I may be saying, “I want to help. I like to feel confident and competent.” You can support me by giving me tasks I can…

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Quiet Play

Quiet Play

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Sometimes, I need to be quiet and slow down my activity. What can we do when I need to be quiet? How about looking at books, listening to recorded stories, or drawing pictures? I can grow my imagination and develop…

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When I Look Sad or I’m Clingy

When I Look Sad or I’m Clingy

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I may be saying, “I miss my deployed parent, and it’s hard dealing with all of these changes.” You can support me by offering clear, simple words for what I may be feeling: “You look sad, are you missing Mommy?”…

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