When you’re getting ready to go out, talk about what you’re doing and how your child might be feeling. Maybe you could say, “We’re getting ready to go to the store. You’re wriggling and have a smile on your face. You seem excited. Let’s go and see what we find there.” How do they respond? Follow their lead!
See what your child is learning
When you talk about their world, your child learns to connect what they’re doing with words. When you talk about their feelings, it helps them understand their emotions and who they are. Following their lead helps them learn best.
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