Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Goodnight Chat
Parent engages baby in a calming bedtime conversation, using gentle questions and pauses to encourage vocal responses and social connection. The agent coaches the parent to observe turn-taking, emotional regulation, and early conversational skills during this bonding ritual.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby held close by parent in a calm, dim environment. Best done as part of bedtime routine when baby is tired but not yet fussy. No materials needed.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· stretch· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneBabbles conversationallyMind· 8mo–15mo· core
- MilestoneUses familiar adult to share feelings such as excitement or pleasure, and for ‘emotional refuelling’ when feeling tired, stressed or frustrated.Heart· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneChildren’s later writing is based on skills and understandings which they develop as babies and toddlers. Before they can write, they need to learn to use spoken language to communicate. Later they learn to write down the words they can say. (See the roots of Writing in Communication and language).Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneGets to know and enjoy daily routines, such as getting-up time, mealtimes, nappy time, and bedtime.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneEnjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.Heart· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon