Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Our Bonding Time
Parent shares personal stories and memories with baby during feeding time, creating a warm, intimate bonding experience while supporting language development through rich verbal input and responsive interaction. The agent coaches the parent to observe baby's engagement, vocal responses, and social connection during this special one-on-one time.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and baby in comfortable feeding position — breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or even during a snack if breastfeeding isn't happening. Environment should be calm and quiet. No materials needed beyond feeding supplies.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneBabbles conversationallyMind· 8mo–15mo· core
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneEnjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.Heart· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· stretch· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneLearns that own voice and actions have effects on others.Heart· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneCopies sounds or wordsMind· 10mo–20mo· stretch
- 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· core· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon