Respond to your baby’s needs in a consistent, predictable and nurturing way.

• When your baby cries, pick them up.
• Read their cues.
• Snuggle, soothe and cuddle.

The more you communicate with your child, the more their language develops.

• The interactions you have with your baby helps them learn.
• Talk, play, sing and read together.
• Make everyday moments language rich.

Helping children deal with stress builds coping skills they will need for life.

• Teach ways to relax.
• Provide lots of unstructured time for play.
• Help your child know about their own feelings.
• Sleep 10 to 12 hours each night.
• Minimize TV and electronics.

The best predictor of school success is social and emotional development!

• Learning how to get along with others.
• Learning how to take turns.
• Learning about their feelings and the feelings of others.

You are your child’s best toy.

• Follow your child’s lead when playing together.
• Build a strong relationship.
• Interact with your child.