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Learning Through Touch

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All of the things in my world are a new adventure for me, and I learn so much about them by touching and feeling them. I’ll be most interested in objects that have different textures and colors, and when I’m…

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Let’s Play Copy Cat!

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Now that I can see things more clearly, I learn so much by paying attention to the things around me and to you as well! You can teach me that my sounds and actions have meaning by playing copycat with…

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My Sleep Is A Little More Predictable

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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…

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Play with Me at My Level

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One of the things that I love the most it to play, especially when I get to play with you! Since I’m so small, I’ll have to play on the ground or in your arms. When you play with me…

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Help Me Feel Better When I Get Upset

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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…

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Help Me Learn to Move Myself

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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…

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I Can Support My Own Weight (With Your Help)

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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…

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