My Firsts!
Record your child's language-related "firsts"!
You have the special power to help your child develop language. Babies can even detect sounds 10 weeks before birth! As you talk, read, and sing to your child in your belly and beyond, you are helping grow and strengthen the areas in his brain responsible for language development.
Use the “My Firsts” page as a journal of your child’s language milestones, and the “Watch Language Blossom!” page for reference as your child grows.
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.
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.
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.
