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Time for you – supporting your baby by thinking about self-care

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  • C1.3

Look at those hands! Using reflection to encourage your baby to play on the floor and notice their hands

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  • GM1.1

Did you know that getting dressed promotes your baby’s head movements?

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Group ideas for you and your baby

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  • C6.1

Sing a song about you- use your baby’s name in some favourite songs and rhymes

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Hey baby – have a chat and help your baby develop awareness of their face

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  • FM1.1

Handheld lullaby – sing and soothe your baby (and yourself)

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Involve your baby in finding a solution

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  • S-E21.3

Sing about emotions – great fun for developing an understanding of feelings 

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  • S-E21.2

Invite your toddler to join your conversations – they'll learn so much from seeing you chat and laugh

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  • S-E21.1

Preparation is key – it builds confidence in me

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  • S-E20.2

Sharing achievements – pick up the phone and spread the news!

  • When your toddler is proud of something they’ve done take a moment to call, or video call, a family member or friend to let them know.  
  • Remember that achievement can simply be something that contributed to the solution of a problem, or part of a process – it doesn’t have to be an end product.  
  • Talk about what it is your toddler has done, and why they are proud. They are learning about the things that are important to them and other people, so bringing focus to positives will help them celebrate their pride in themselves. 

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  • S-E20.1

Watching me, watching you – it’s how we learn 

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  • S-E19.3

Re-create the play your toddler has seen – how to copy play in a safe environment

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  • S-E19.2

Share a story about sharing!

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  • A story involving taking turns or sharing 

What to try 

  • There are lots of stories available that talk about the topic of ownership.  
  • A wonderful book for younger listeners is, It’s Mine! 
  • In this story, three frogs bicker all day long because they each want their own space. 
  • It focuses on sharing and cooperation and might feel very relevant to what’s happening in your family's life!  

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Your toddler might not fully understand what is happening in this story, but it can still be a great way to share the language of ownership and taking turns.  

Your toddler will need you to show them how to deal with ownership and disagreements in real life situations.   

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  • Sleep,
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  • S-E19.1,
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Bedtime battles? Keep your cool and help them to understand that boundaries need to remain in place

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  • SEN18.3

Be prepared for handwashing – things to think about at home

  • You might need to find your toddler a small step to stand on while they wash their hands. Many sinks are too high for them.  
  • Be prepared for a sodden toddler, sink area and floor! 
  • Have extra towels at hand. 
  • Your toddler will probably explore sticking their hands over the end of the tap.  
  • Be prepared to change your toddler’s clothes.  
  • If possible, have a choice of soaps available; exploring the scent, colour and texture of the soap can make handwashing more exciting.  
  • Try to be patient with them; practice makes perfect and your toddler is in the practice stage right now! 

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  • SEN18.2

Come on, let’s spin again together

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