Area of Development: Social & Emotional

Timmy

At 1 month, Timmy already gets strong emotions and responses from his parents with his many facial expressions.

His parents are learning to read Timmy's cues about his needs and wants.

How Your Baby is Developing

• Trust and Emotional Security—Engages in behaviors that build relationships with familiar adults
• Self-awareness—Expresses feelings and emotions through facial expressions, sounds or gestures

Helping Your Baby Grow

• Respond to baby's messages and cues and try to determine baby's needs.
• Recognize and respect baby's feelings and talk about what baby might be experiencing or expressing.

Source: The Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress