Spending Time Together
Explore ways to bond with young children through playful, everyday interactions during daily routines.
As you watch the video, consider ways to be present during everyday life:
- Turn chores into a game (for instance, at laundry time, count the clean socks and match them up).
- On a long car, train, or bus ride, take turns picking a category and naming things in the category: fruit, smells, birds, pizza toppings, and so on.
- Take a few minutes to just watch your child play. As you do, breathe deeply and remind yourself to enjoy the moment.
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!
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Beasties
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
For Providers: Using These Resources
Print and refer to this page as you implement the materials in this initiative.
Milestones: Your Six-Year-Old
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.
Adult Teamwork in Children's Tough Moments
When it comes to supporting little ones with big feelings, providers and caregivers work better together!
