Skill· 13mo–15mo· 3 min
Dancing Buddies
Parent and child dance together with a new adult friend, observing social responses to unfamiliar people during joyful movement. The agent coaches the parent to notice stranger anxiety cues, selective attachment behaviors, and emotional regulation during social play — building confidence in new social situations through music and movement.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Open space for dancing, music player with child's favorite songs, one unfamiliar adult present. Ensure the environment is safe for movement and not overstimulating. Have the new adult arrive a few minutes before starting.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneResponds differently to family and strangersHeart· 6mo–14mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUses familiar adult support in new situationsHeart· 8mo–20mo· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneResponds with warinessHeart· 12mo–2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneShows preference for familiar peopleHeart· 6mo–18mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneShows affection to familiar peopleHeart· 12mo–2y· stretch
- MilestoneMoves to music or rhythmBody· 8mo–18mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneParticipates in songs and rhymesMind· 14mo–2.3y· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon