Skill· 0mo–3mo· 2 min
Sharing Family Stories
Parent shows baby a family photo and talks about the people in it, building face recognition, social awareness, and early language exposure. The agent coaches the parent to observe social engagement, visual attention to faces, and bonding responses.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby held comfortably in parent's lap or next to parent. A family photo (printed or on a device) within easy viewing distance. Quiet, comfortable setting.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· stretch
- MilestoneEnjoys the company of others and seeks contact with others from birth.Heart· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneLooks at a speaking caregiverMind· 1mo–6mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· core
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneReciprocal social smileHeart· 1mo–4mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneAlerts or calms to speechMind· 0mo–4mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneRecognizes familiar caregiverHeart· 0mo–10mo· stretch
- MilestoneMakes early non-cry soundsMind· 0mo–3mo· core· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon