Singing Together
Parent sings soothing lullabies to baby while holding them upright, observing baby's recognition responses, calming reactions to familiar voices, and positive engagement with loving gestures. The agent coaches the parent to notice attachment signals, emotional regulation, and social connection during this intimate bonding moment.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Hold baby upright in arms, supporting head and neck. Choose a comfortable position where baby can see parent's face. No materials needed — just parent's voice. Room should be calm and free of loud distractions.
How it works
- 1~30s
Start by holding your child close in your arms, making sure they can see your face. Begin singing a simple, soothing lullaby — something gentle and repetitive. Watch your child's face closely as you sing. Does they look at you with recognition? You might see their eyes focus on your face, a little smile, or their body relaxing into your arms. Tell me what you notice.
Watch for: Baby shows recognition of familiar caregiver through focused gaze, smiling, or calming when parent sings.
- 2~35s
Now continue singing, but pay special attention to your child's emotional state. If they was fussy or alert before, does your singing help calm them? Notice their breathing, muscle tension, and facial expression. Does your child settle into your arms, sigh, or show other signs of relaxation specifically in response to your familiar voice?
Watch for: Baby shows calming response to familiar caregiver's voice — reduced fussing, slower breathing, relaxed muscles.
- 3~40s
As you continue singing, add some loving gestures — gently stroke your child's cheek, give a soft kiss on the forehead, or nuzzle their cheek with yours. Watch how your child responds to these physical expressions of love combined with your singing. Does they lean into the touch, make happy sounds, or show other positive engagement with these loving moments?
Watch for: Baby shows positive response to loving physical gestures combined with vocal affection — smiling, cooing, or leaning into touch.