Transition Time: Rest and Nap
Help children prepare for transitions into rest and naptimes with this audio moment.
Lying down for rest and naptime can be an especially challenging part of the day for some children. But there are ways to ease into this routine, help children know what to expect, and make rest time go more smoothly for everyone.
Before a nap or rest time, listen with children to this audio moment where Elmo stretches his body and takes some deep belly breaths to help him feel relaxed and ready to take a rest.
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!
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.
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.
Milestones: Your 18-Month 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.
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.
