Skill· 22mo–2y· 2 min
Chatting Before Sleep
Parent engages in quiet, reflective conversation with child before bedtime, sharing highlights from the day in a calm, soothing manner. The agent coaches the parent to observe language recall, emotional regulation, and social bonding during this intimate nighttime ritual.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child in a quiet, dimly lit room before bedtime. Child can be sitting on parent's lap, in bed, or in a cozy chair. No materials needed. Best done as part of the bedtime routine.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUnderstands simple questionsMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneExpresses feelings through words or actionsHeart· 22mo–3y· core
- MilestoneBeginning to talk about people and things that are not present.Mind· 16mo–2.2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneIs curious about people and shows interest in stories about themselves and their family.Heart· 16mo–2.2y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneAnswers simple open questionsMind· 2.3y–3.3y· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon