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From Baby To Big Kid: Month 2

What to expect from your baby's development
Learn how your baby's development unfolds from birth to three months and what you can do to support his learning and growing.
What it's like for you
Read about common feelings parents have at this stage, such as dealing with baby's demands and how much life has changed since "Before Baby."
What it's like for baby
Tune in to how playtime supports all areas of your baby's development.
Did You Know...
Read about research that shows that babies are already learning about the art of conversation at this early age and what you can do to encourage your baby's communication skills.
Spotlight On: Playing with Baby
Take a close look at how you can play with your little one in the earliest months and how to read his cues about when he is ready to interact and when he needs a break.

 

From Baby to Big Kid: Month 5

Read about how your baby’s development unfolds from three to six months and what you can do to support his learning and growing.
What it’s like for you
You’re not alone. Read about common experiences parents have with their five-month-olds, like realizing it’s been months since they had a few minutes to themselves!
What it’s like for baby
Babies are using their growing physical and thinking skills to help them explore the world and learn how things work.
Did You Know...
Take a look at some research that shows how even young babies use imitation as a way to learn language and connect with the grown-ups they love and trust.
Spotlight on: Routines
Take a close look at how routines promote your baby’s sense of safety and security, as well as help your little one begin to develop self-control, thinking skills, and social skills.

 

From Baby to Big Kid: Month 6

What to expect from your baby’s development
See how your baby’s development unfolds from six to nine months and what you can do to support his learning and growing.
What it’s like for you
Read about common experiences parents have with their six-month-olds, like having to develop quick-thinking strategies to sidestep “space invaders”—those people in the mall or out on the street who just have to touch your baby.
What it’s like for baby
Learn how babies use everyday experiences, like bathtime, to learn about their world.
Did You Know...
Read about a research study that found that babies (even ones as young as six months old) seem to have a sense of behaviors that are helpful…or not.
Spotlight on: Getting Baby to Sleep
Take a close look at how to teach babies to fall asleep on their own, and help them begin (if they aren’t already) sleeping through the night, if this is a goal that you are working toward.

 

From Baby to Big Kid: Month 7

What to expect from your baby’s development
Read about how your baby’s development unfolds from six to nine months and what you can do to support his learning and growing.
What it’s like for you
Explore common experiences parents have with their seven-month-olds, like how you’re probably seeing your child’s temperament and personality starting to emerge, which helps you understand him even better.
What it’s like for baby
Tune in to how a child’s temperament influences how she understands and interacts with the world around her.
Did You Know...
Read about research that shows how babies are able to express a wider range of emotion by six months.
Spotlight on: Reading Books With Your Baby
Take a look at how you can make reading together fun with your baby. What’s important right now is not getting through each page, but making stories a great experience for your little future bookworm.

 

From Baby to Big Kid: Month 10

What to expect from your baby’s development
Learn about how your baby’s development unfolds from 9 to 12 months and what you can do to support his learning and growing.
What it’s like for you
Read about common experiences parents have as their babies approach the ten-month-mark and are on the move (chasing that little crawler) more than ever.
What it’s like for baby
Tune in to see (from a baby’s point of view) how little ones, even at ten months, have strong likes and dislikes when it comes to food. Bring on the sweet potatoes!
Did You Know...
Learn from research on “object permanence” about how your baby is beginning to understand that you are still out there, even after you wave bye-bye from her bedroom door at naptime.
Spotlight on: Fingers and Hands: Fine Motor Skill Development
Take a close look at how fine motor skills—coordinating the use of hands and fingers—continue to grow as your baby approaches one year. You’ll also find a list of fun activities that give your baby lots of chances to practice using his hand and fingers.

 

From Baby to Big Kid: Month 11

What to expect from your baby’s development
Learn about how your baby’s development unfolds from 9 to 12 months and what you can do to support his learning and growing.
What it’s like for you
Here you will read about common experiences parents have as their babies approach 11 months, like walking into your baby’s room and seeing her standing up inside her crib, looking back at you with a big grin.
What it’s like for baby
See how much babies get out of bath time in addition to getting clean. Watch this everyday experience from your baby’s point of view in order to appreciate the amazing learning that happens as they explore with water and connect with you.
Did You Know...
Read a research summary on how babies at this age are beginning to understand cause-and-effect. (The dropping-the-spoon-off-the-high-chair game is soon to follow…)
Spotlight on: Listening Skills
Take a close look at how babies are now able to understand much more than ever before. These important listening (or receptive language) skills will help your baby learn to use spoken language in the next few months, and beyond.
Let’s Play: Activities that nurture bonding and learning
Check out these fun activities that nurture your baby’s development and her connection to you.
What’s On Your Mind?
The Q & A’s below are adapted from the Your Child’s Behavior column in American Baby Magazine, written by Claire Lerner and Rebecca Parlakian of ZERO TO THREE and authors of this newsletter.

From Baby to Big Kid: Month 15

What to expect from your toddler’s development
Learn about how your toddler’s development unfolds from 12 to 15 months and what you can do to support his learning and growing.
What it’s like for you
Here you will read about common experiences many parents have at this age, like the fear you feel when your child darts away from you for the first time in a crowded store.
What it’s like for toddler
Experience the thrill of exploring books from a toddler’s point of view.
Did You Know...
Read about research about how the way children play changes as they learn to walk.
Spotlight on: Thinking Skills
Take an in-depth look at how your toddler’s thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills are really starting to emerge in the second year of life. Learn about all the fun ways you can nurture these skills in your child through your everyday play.
Let’s Play: Activities that nurture bonding and learning
Check out these fun activities that nurture your baby’s development and her connection to you.
What’s On Your Mind?
The Q & A’s below are adapted from the Your Child’s Behavior column in American Baby Magazine, written by Claire Lerner and Rebecca Parlakian of ZERO TO THREE and authors of this newsletter.

From Baby to Big Kid: Month 17

What to expect from your toddler’s development
Learn about how your toddler’s development unfolds from 15 to 18 months and what you can do to support his learning and growing.
What it’s like for you
Read about common experiences many parents have at this age, like occasionally seeing typical “toddler” behavior (i.e., tantrums).
What it’s like for toddler
Tune in to a toddler’s perspective on how to make doctor’s visits a little less scary.
Did You Know...
Read about research that found that a parent’s instincts about her child’s health were accurate the vast majority of the time. So go ahead and follow your gut!
Spotlight on: Toddlers and Play
Take a look at tips and pointers for making playtime with your toddler fun for him…and for you.
Let’s Play: Activities that nurture bonding and learning
Check out these fun activities that nurture your baby’s development and her connection to you.
What’s On Your Mind?
The Q & A’s below are adapted from the Your Child’s Behavior column in American Baby Magazine, written by Claire Lerner and Rebecca Parlakian of ZERO TO THREE and authors of this newsletter.
  • My 17-month-old is a little shy and doesn’t like to be “smothered” by our very affectionate out-of-town relatives. How do I handle this—both to make it easier for her and to make sure my aunts, uncles and cousins don’t feel hurt by her rejection?
  • How do I respond to my 17-month-old, who has starting to swing at me with her hands when she does not get her way?

 

From Baby to Big Kid: Month 18

What to expect from your toddler’s development
Learn about how your toddler’s development unfolds between 18 to 24 months and what you can do to support his learning and growing.
What it’s like for you
Read about common experiences many parents have at this age, like seeing their toddler imitate their every move and word (good and not-so-good).
What it’s like for toddler
Tune in to how toddlers develop reasoning and problem-solving skills through play.
Did You Know...
Check out research that showed that 18-month-olds are starting to understand that what others want may be different from what they want.
Spotlight on: Making Literacy Part of Every Day
Take a close look at fun ways to include reading, storytelling and singing in your daily routines.
Let’s Play: Activities that nurture bonding and learning
Check out these fun activities that nurture your baby’s development and her connection to you.
What’s On Your Mind?
The Q & A’s below are adapted from the Your Child’s Behavior column in American Baby Magazine, written by Claire Lerner and Rebecca Parlakian of ZERO TO THREE and authors of this newsletter.

 

 
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