Be warm, loving, and responsive When children receive warm, responsive care, they are more likely to feel safe and secure with the adults who take care of them. Respond to your child's cues and clues Recognize and respond to the sounds, movements, and expressions that your child makes. Talk to your baby all the time. All of these interactions help your child's brain make the connections it needs for growth and later learning. Establish routines and rituals Routines give children a sense of security and are reassuring.
Routines can also make bedtime or naptime easier.
Your child looks forward to that song you sing or book you share before sleeping. Encourage safe exploration and play As infants grow, they need to explore their world. Children actually learn through playing. Make TV watching selective Watch TV with your child, and talk about what you are viewing. Don't use TV as a baby-sitter.