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#2 – WHAT TO EXPECT AS KIDS GROW

Discussion – Slide 2 (7 Minutes)

Slide 2 – Age Matters: Infants

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Age Matters For Evaluation Only

Every kid is an individual. While the information in the pamphlet gives
average guidelines for developmental behaviors, your child may be different.
That’s not bad or good. Development is not a race.
 Review contents on the slide – overviewing each area and the different
needs of children at this age.

For Moms: For Dads:

• Building an attachment bond – Ways to connect with your infant:
an emotional relationship • Hold and cuddle your child
between you and your baby • Help with feeding, burping
• Infant needs to feel safe and • Change diapers
calm. When you are calm and • Use a sling and carry your infant around
can manage your stress, your • Read, talk, play
baby can feel that.

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