Name-and-show
When baby shows the parent an object — by holding it up, pointing, or bringing it over — the parent names it warmly and returns the attention. Agent coaches the parent to treat every 'showing' as a meaningful bid for connection. Observations track baby's initiations and parent's responsiveness to bids.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Sit with your child where they has access to a few things they can reach. No setup beyond being available.
How it works
- 1~60s
Don't prompt. Just be available. Pay close attention. Wait until they offers something — holds up a toy, points, reaches.
Watch for: baby_initiates_showing_or_pointing
- 2~10s
When they shows you something, name it warmly. 'Oh! A BLOCK! You have a block!' Match their energy — if they's excited, be excited. If they's quiet, stay quiet and soft.
Watch for: parent_matches_naming_to_babys_state
- 3~15s
Stay on it. Ask a little question — 'is it yours? Can I touch it?' Watch them decide. Whatever they does, honour it. If they gives it to you, take it gently. If they pulls back, smile and nod.
Watch for: dyad_extends_bid_into_mini_narrative