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It starts early. Let’s start now!

Babies learn and develop so fast in the first three years of life! In addition to learning to walk and talk, they are learning to understand and regulate emotion, how to investigate and solve problems, and how to understand and get along with other people. All of these skills need both our patience and our support. Development of life-skills starts so early. Let’s start now to provide the best support we can!

Learn more at the videos below from WLNS’ weekly parenting segment:

Supporting babies’ language development

Talking with toddlers about race

Responding to toddlers’ tantrums

Involving children in household chores

How to ask a kid a question

How to promote decision-making skills

Tips for picky eaters 

Time In, not Time Out

Listen to Radio Interviews and Podcasts about my Parenting Research: 

Dads’ Mental Health Matters on the Academic Minute,and on Who Cares? What’s the Point?

Hear why Dads matter on the Fathers’ Day 2108 radio show of JustLove (min 42:00)

Read popular takes in Magazine Articles and Blogs: 

How babies influence their own care and development in NewsWeek

How words help children regulate behavior in Psychology Today 

Dads’ mental health matters in Psychology Today, and Parents 

Helping young children occupy themselves in Fatherly.com 

Learn about Early Communication with Babies with these videos from WKAR:

Parallel Talk

Preverbal Communication through Infant Signs

Impact of Infant Signs

Signing with Babies

Signs for Stressful Situations 

Infant Signing Tips for Parents

Baby Gestures and Signs Really Work!

Mealtime Signs 

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