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Language has its own special genres. And your toddler is working to master them all.
Not long ago, I shared a fantastic video example of a toddler engaged in a pretend phone call. He took conversational turns, laughed at his imaginary partner’s joke, and knew to end the call with a goodbye and pressing the “end call” button on his toy telephone.
At less than 2 years old, he had the phone call genre down pat.
Here’s another amazing example (shared to IG by walking_faith_4u): the bedtime story.
Watch as this little one takes over “reading” duties - turning the tables on her adoring dad.
I’ve shared lots of reading videos before, but this one is notable in its complexity.
Listen as she uses variegated babbling (which combines a wide variety of syllables and sounds) to recount a lengthy story for dad.
Listen as well to the tone and rhythm of her voice. It’s the same soft, flowy, and expressive style he uses to help calm her as she begins preparing to drift off to sleep post story.
I’d say this little one has the “bedtime story” genre on lock.
Isn’t it amazing to see how children concurrently learn not just language, but the different contexts and styles of its use?
Just fantastic.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this - It may be all dark and gloomy right now, but I pray it doesn’t stay that way much longer for you. I’m proud of you ❤️
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What do you want to be for Halloween? 🎃
October seems like the perfect time to share the story of Scarlett, a preschooler with an unconventional costume request - and her parents, who got creative and honored her wish.
What was your little one’s favorite costume?
Kudos to toystorydad on IG for both this sweet video and his top notch dad skills.
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So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.
In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!
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Here’s another terrific early literacy interaction, shared by @victoriabell, who’s made reading a part of her baby’s table time.
Watch how engaged her little one is!
It’s never too early to read with your baby.
Literacy learning starts early!
Want to begin preparing your child for a lifetime of academic and life success? This video includes a tried and true 4 step method.
Meet 19-month-old Giuseppa, who is already well on her way to unlocking the secrets of reading and writing. 📚 ✏️
I love both the shared writing activity her mom has created here and all it can teach us about Giuseppa’s emergent literacy.
Watch carefully as they write on the tablet together.
Mom has written Giuseppa’s name, and she follows mom’s lead by making marks of her own. (Demonstrating some pretty impressive fine motor control as she emulates Mom’s G.)
While she doesn’t yet recognize her own name in print, our hero has a FANTASTIC response when asked what it says.
Demonstrating her knowledge that words are made up of individual letters, she launches into song:
B-I-N-G-O!
When Mom explains that it is, in fact, her name, Giuseppa “reads” the word again, using the pen to follow Mom’s writing from left to right (as she has already discerned is the pattern in her native language) - and with some prompting, states her first, middle, and last names.
I couldn’t help but focus in on the board books on the couch behind the pair as well. It’s clear that Giuseppa is swimming in written and spoken language.
In just 30 seconds this video unpacks four key strategies that YOU can use to support your child’s literacy learning:
TALK
SING
READ, and
WRITE.
Kudos to Giuseppa’s parents for creating such an ideal early learning environment.
This video was provided and shared with the permission of G’s father @EighmeyRyan.
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Your baby doesn’t need shoes. 👞
Learning to walk is a complex process that, among other things, requires strength and coordination across an entire network of muscles and tendons.
As your infant develops, shoes can actually slow progress toward walking by limiting movement of the foot as it prepares for its big job.
This video is a great example of the foot’s role in walking.
Watch this little guy’s feet carefully as they flex and grip, supporting his early steps.
Ultimately, shoes are intended to protect our feet as we walk.
While your non-waking baby doesn’t yet require this protection, they do require warmth - so think in terms of socks and not shoes until they are already walking capably.
Even then, the best first shoes will have thin and highly flexible soles to allow the foot to continue doing just what you’re seeing here.
This great new walker was posted to IG by alyssekeating.
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When you know ALL the sounds.
As toddlers grow as language users, it’s not uncommon that animal sounds become a part of their early vocabulary.
These simple sounds are easy to produce, often including only one or two syllables.
Check out this clever little guy - who’s even added an extra sound to his repertoire.
🎥 via chanelnicole on IG.
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Parenting has so many joys.
Chief among them: Experiencing the world again for the very first time. 🎃 👻
Just watch this little guy’s awestricken expressions as his dad explains Halloween trick or treating to him.
If this sweet video, posted to TT by taylorannbonnett, doesn’t fill your heart, nothing will.
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We didn't believe it either.
Until. We. SAW. It.
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These winter wonderland pictures are from SR 410 near the summit of Cayuse Pass.
Winter is coming.
ALT Roadway covered in snow with trees on either side covered in snow
ALT Roadway covered in snow with trees on either side covered in snow and a wooden sign high up over the roadway
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It’s like looking in a mirror. 🪞
Check out the joint attention between this little one (10 weeks) and her big brother - who’s teaching an absolute master class in how to stimulate baby’s brain.
I mean, are these two locked in or what?
Brother is at baby’s level, up close, face-to-face and grinning from ear to ear.
Their eye contact is unbroken. No distractions… just them.
And he’s mirroring her vocalizations in a way that’s obviously thrilling for baby. Look at her face light up.
Just beautiful.
This sweet duo was shared to TT by gillianmccreery.
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I love YOU. 💕
Check out this heartwarming back and forth between mother and daughter. It contains only 3 words, but they pack a lot of meaning.
If you listen carefully you’ll note that baby changes her inflection each time she speaks the word YOU to add special emphasis.
She isn’t simply mimicking her mom’s sounds.
She knows just what she’s saying - and, importantly - who she’s saying it to.
It’s a game every parent waits to play. What a fantastic moment.
This lovely dialogue was posted to IG by mrs_leish.
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Up please? ⬆️
Watch as this little one strings together her very first sentence. How cool!
Babies tend to utter their first words between 7-12 months of age, but it’s around 18 months that their vocabulary really begins to snowball - with some estimates suggesting toddlers learn as many as 6 to 9 new words each day.
As your child’s vocabulary grows, so too will their ability to begin putting words together into more complex thoughts.
Your toddler’s first sentences are likely to be pretty telegraphic, using just 2-3 words.
But once they start, you’ll be amazed by how quickly their linguistic abilities grow.
What was your child’s first sentence - and when was it spoken?
This sweet little language learner was posted to TT by itsmegjackson.
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Boop!
So taken by how this little one steps in to comfort her crying sister. Watch carefully and you’ll see that she models behaviors that have almost certainly been used to comfort and distract her during times of sadness.
She comes in close to make eye contact. She offers a playful boop on the nose to elicit a laugh. And then closes the deal with a much-needed hug.
In all things, babies learn from the examples set by others. It’s clear that this little one has some outstanding - and emotionally intelligent - role models. I’m betting that big sister is one of them.
Video via aguilaralba10 on X.
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Get a load of this sweet little “puppy!” 🐶
Infants are masterful observers and mimics of the environments and key figures in the world around them. It’s how they learn.
And that can extend beyond their human relatives.
Watch how this little one practices sticking out her tongue - and panting - in the style of the family dog. It’s a complex (two part) impersonation - and one that show’s baby’s growing analytical skills and control over her body.
Too cool!
Have you ever noticed your baby imitating a beloved pet? What did they do?
This sweet video was shared by ridgeplay on IG.
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New friendship unlocked! 🛝
Watching this outgoing pair on the playground you might believe that all toddlers find it easy to make friends. And many do.
But others may need a little extra support.
There are ways you can help your child form friendships, several of which are actually on display in this video.
The first step toward forging new friendships is opportunity. Arranging for play dates or even just visiting public spaces like this park will place your child into situations where interaction is necessary and new friendships have the potential to form.
Next, you can practice, model, and guide what your child should do in the event they encounter a potential friend…beginning with something as simple as a greeting. These two have their enthusiastic “hi’s” down pat… and likely not by accident.
Finally, some children will feel safest socializing with others when you are nearby, especially at the beginning. Start close so you can help mediate as needed and gradually pull back as your child’s comfort level appears to dictate.
What a treat to watch these two connect.
This lovely video was posted to TT by thattransplantfitchick, who - while off screen herself - managed to model all three of these tips herself. Kudos!
How do/did you help your child to make new friends?