The first year of pediatric checkups often involve the same question: “Are you talking to them?” While speaking to your infant is critical to early development, the one question that may not be asked is how you converse with them—that’s where serve and return comes in.
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The bond between caregiver and infant is one of the most critical factors in positive whole-child development, and the keyword is secure attachment.
Secure attachment doesn’t mean constant baby-wearing or helicopter parenting—it does mean a consistent series of positive and nurturing interactions between caregivers and infants that form the foundation for healthy social-emotional and cognitive growth.
So, how do you know if you’re making these connections happen? Singing can help.
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