Parenting Moment: Enjoying!
Showing you enjoy your time together with your child builds your special bond. And when you’re being positive, your little one is more likely to do the same.
Watch this video on your own or with your child, and notice how Rudy’s dad, Freddy, shows his son how much he values the time they spend together.
Think about the times with your child that you treasure most and consider all the ways you let them know how much it means to you! For instance, you might smile, make eye contact, hug and kiss them, put your arm around them, or rub their back. You might tell them how much you enjoy being with them or just talk in a warm, animated voice and laugh together.
Parenting Moment: Describing
The way you talk with children matters! Your words have power.
Parenting Moment: Imitating
Playing is learning! The way you play with children matters… your actions and words have power.
Parenting Moment: Reflecting
The way you talk with children matters… your words have power!
The Power of Following Children’s Lead
Joining children in their play offers so many opportunities to encourage, communicate, bond, spark and share joy, teach, show warmth and kindness, and help them thrive.
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Beasties
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Milestones: Your Baby’s First Year
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
