Skill· 6mo–12mo· 1 min
Brief separation and warm reunion
Parent steps out of the room for a short, predictable moment, then returns with a warm greeting. Agent coaches the parent to make the goodbye clear and the reunion joyful, building the child's working model of 'caregivers come back'. Observations track baby's response to the brief absence and parent's reunion energy.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Have another trusted caregiver present, or make sure your child is safe and content in a play area where you can see them from the doorway. Keep the separation very short — 10 to 20 seconds for a first try.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
Visual example
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