Remember, everyday moments are rich bonding and learning opportunities. Enjoy the magic of these moments with your child.
ZERO TO THREE is a national nonprofit organization of renowned pediatricians, educators, researchers, and other child development experts who specialize in the first years of life.
If you are like most parents today, your greatest challenge is probably caring for your baby while also taking care of yourself and your responsibilities. The competing demands on your time and energy make finding the time to connect with your baby no small challenge. But daily activities, such as feeding, bathing and grocery shopping, don’t need to take time away from bonding with and enjoying your baby. In fact, these everyday moments arerich opportunities to encourage your child’s development by building her:
self-confidence
curiosity
social skills
self-control
communication skills