Early Roller

You just want to help this baby, but it is best to let baby try on their own. Learning to roll over is hard work. It happens early if baby is given lots of space and time to learn. Good parents both keep baby safe and give them lots of opportunities to play on the floor.

Help me, Mama

     One of the big questions for parents is when to help and when to let the kid try or struggle to do it themself.  This mom does a great job of  lettting her little guy know that he can try more on his own, but that she will help him if he needs it.

Taking the baby to the grocery store

     This family has clean and secure way for the baby to sit in the cart. Dad is keeping a good eye on the baby. Baby is VERY interested in getting a package out of the cart and is finally able to do it. Letting him try entertained him for quite a while. Wonder how they will handle the tantrum that might happen when Dad takes the package away.

Good game: Where is baby?

This baby and Dad are good at this game!  Baby knows how to work to pull the towel off to see Dad.  Dad uses expression to let baby know what is happening.  Dad puts enough towel up so that baby has to do something to get out, but not so much that is it scary or hard.  It is a fun time for both.

What if we all cried?

 Three tired little kids, too tired probably.  What should Mom and Dad do?  Cry too?  This Dad sounds very calm and the camera seems to get the kids attention on something else.  This probably won't work the next time. He will have to think of another calming distraction.  That is a tough challenge. Maybe stories or songs?

Giving Mommy kisses

Learning to share affection is important.  Mom and baby are playing a fun game. Baby is learning to share kisses in a way that respects baby and Mom.