Archives for November 2007

Helping your baby’s brain develop can be fun for both of you. There are things you can do to help her learn. Here are some ways to have fun and to help your baby’s brain develop: Talking to your baby helps her learn to speak. You can tell her the names of her body parts. You should repeat things. She will learn new words even before she can … [Read more...] about Your Baby’s Brain

Your baby is busy learning new things. She is learning that she can cause things to happen. Every day, she is learning to explore. You can help your baby make things happen. Give her a ball. When she drops it, she’ll see it bounce or roll across the floor. Pick the ball up and give it back to her. Talk to her about what it is called and how it “rolls” … [Read more...] about Playing with Your Eight-Month-Old

How I move: I crawl backward and forward on my stomach. I may pull myself up. First, I have to hold on to something. Maybe I’ll hold on to a piece of furniture. Getting back down is not so easy! I can stand up. But I have to lean against something. I can reach for objects and pick them up with my fingers. Make sure I don’t swallow them! I could … [Read more...] about What’s It Like To Be Eight Months Old?

If you are a teenage parent, you may need help from your family to care for your baby. Communicate with your parents. Let them know how you feel about being a new mother. Try to talk with them about your feelings. Do this in a calm way. Listen to your parents. Try to understand their feelings. Show them by your actions that you are a responsible … [Read more...] about Teen Parents