The Power of Parenting
Tuesday, 12 January 2021
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Intellectual Development means being able to think creatively and abstractly, to pay attention, solve problems and develop keen judgement along with a lifelong readiness to learn. Even at this early age your baby's mind is actively thinking and trying to understand the world around him.
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Typical Skills
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Gurgles, coos and squeals
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Shows responsiveness to touch and to oral and visual stimulation
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Stares at surroundings or attractive large, moving objects from several feet; moving or contoured objects hold his attention longer
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Clearly discriminates voices, people, tastes, proximity and object size
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Recognizes a few objects, for example, a bottle or rattle
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Emerging Skills
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Repeats actions for his own sake
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Holds onto objects briefly as his voluntary grasp replaces reflex grasp
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Begins to look at his hands as objects for examination
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Starts to associate people with behaviour, for example, mother and feeding
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Begins to sense that hands and feet are extensions of himself with limits and opportunities
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- Look at your baby, smile at her, and offer soothing words
- Answer your baby’s happy noises
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- Respond to eye contact and the sound of your familiar voice with her own coos and smiles
- Begin to know she can count on you to respond
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- Sing simple songs or do short finger plays with repeating sounds
- Play a game of taking turns by copying sounds your baby makes
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- Show you what gives him pleasure and indicate what he wants more of, for example, by kicking arms/legs
- Begin to understand that conversation is a partnership and his sounds are equally valued
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- Talk to your baby during daily routines
- Repeat favourite rhymes and songs
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- Begin to understand the words and tone of voice that go with regular routines
- Learn to recognize certain words and actions
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