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It’s like looking in a mirror. 🪞 Check out the joint attention between this little one (10 weeks) and her big brother - who’s teaching an absolute master class in how to stimulate baby’s brain. I mean, are these two locked in or what? Brother is at baby’s level,... up close, face-to-face and grinning from ear to ear. Their eye contact is unbroken. No distractions… just them. And he’s mirroring her vocalizations in a way that’s obviously thrilling for baby. Look at her face light up. It’s a great reminder that parents aren’t the only ones who can engage in serve and return interactions. Just beautiful. This sweet duo was shared to TT by gillianmccreery.show more

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MonieLuv1 year ago

Sure, this is adorable; but is anyone else hoping they make those Spider-Man pajamas in adult sizes??

Dan Wuori1 year ago

🤣

Mme Lockhart1 year ago

The smile on this baby’s face says it all😊 She’s thinking “he gets me”❤️

LilHumansBigImpact1 year ago

What a beautiful connection and interaction. 🥰

OhNoSheDidn’t 🪷1 year ago

Aww, the algorithm hasn’t served me up any of your content lately, and I’ve missed it! No matter what kind of day I’m having these vids always melt my heart ❤️ And the concepts you share are always so interesting. My “baby” turns 18 soon, but I find this endlessly fascinating!

Dan Wuori1 year ago

I’m here every day, whether the algorithm likes me or not! 🙂

anne 🇨🇦 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿1 year ago

This was my grandson when his wee sister arrived. Such a wonderful relationship for both of them and for all of us to share 💗

Meesh 🇨🇦🇺🇾1 year ago

Have you posted any videos with explanation into when toddlers start pointing at everything wondering what it’s called. My 13 month old does this daily now and I guess it’s just curiosity and discovery? Or is it something else 😂

Dan Wuori1 year ago

That’s a great question… will see if I can find a good video to match. In short yes, there’s a lot of curiosity involved, but it’s also kind of a cool new conceptual understanding about language. Your little one has discovered that things have names and is growing their collection!

Ella1 year ago

Just here to say how much joy I get from these videos. I do not have children but have always felt deeply about how much we must respect and protect their development. Thank you for your work and these videos! ❤️

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It’s like looking in a mirror. 🪞 Check out the joint attention between this little one (10 weeks) and her big brother - who’s teaching an absolute master class in how to stimulate baby’s brain. I mean, are these two locked in or what? Brother is at baby’s level, up close, face-to-face and grinning from ear to ear. Their eye contact is unbroken. No distractions… just them. And he’s mirroring her vocalizations in a way that’s obviously thrilling for baby. Look at her face light up. Just beautiful. This sweet duo was shared to TT by gillianmccreery.

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Dan Wuori

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A couple weeks ago, I shared a story about a woman who took a class to chaperone at the California Science Center—only to find a man in the women’s restroom. When she raised her concerns, they brushed her off as “just her opinion.” I met up with her and returned to the Science Center to ask about changes and future plans. It’s about action, not attention. Stay tuned—this is part one @californiasciencecenter

Tish Hyman

54,372 views • 7 months ago

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Check out this expressive little one at the nail shop. 💅 While not yet speaking conventionally, there’s little question what she is trying to convey here: she wants her nails done just like everyone else. With an animated voice and her fingers outstretched for the duration of the conversation (“Look, I have fingernails too!”), she makes an impassioned case, for sure. She pauses briefly for a hug, but returns to her point as this fantastic video (posted to IG by hermespenelope) ends. Just wait until she has the vocabulary to bolster her argument! Terrific serve and return interaction from the adult here as well. Notice how she gets down on Baby’s level, maintains eye contact, and acknowledges and extends each vocalization. Way to be a brain builder! 🧠

Dan Wuori

75,173 views • 1 year ago

The. Best. Want to nurture your baby’s early language? It’s really not rocket science, but it does take your time and attention. First, your baby is never too young to be spoken to. It may seem odd to have a conversational partner that can’t yet respond in conventional ways. But your baby is soaking your language up like a sponge. And never forget they learn language from YOU. Not a screen. Speak face to face with your baby. Make eye contact. Put down your phone and light up that developing brain 🧠. Talk, talk, talk. Engage, engage, engage. You’ll be amazed by the results - and you will have set your baby on the path toward a lifetime of success.

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Dan Wuori

1,217,912 views • 2 years ago

I’ve shared “first meeting” videos (between new siblings) in the past, but never one quite like this. What’s so remarkable about this special moment shared to IG by alexandralforte? For me it’s the very clear sense that this ISN’T the first conversation between big brother Everest and his new baby sister. It’s just their first chance to do so face to face… a new chapter in a relationship that’s already been well established. “Hi Avalon! It’s ME, Everest,” he explains, as if to say, “I bet you’ve been wondering what I look like this whole time.” What a perfect example to remind us that the hearing of newborns is established and functional - perhaps as early as 24-26 weeks of gestation, but almost certainly by 30 weeks, making it possible for infants to enter the world already familiar with the voices of special loved ones. (Especially mom, whose voice has the benefit of built-in amplification as it reverberates through her body.) Can’t you just imagine the conversations these two have already had? And all the many to come? Talk to your bump. Kudos to Mom and Dad for nurturing this special relationship even before baby Avalon entered the world. How lucky for them all!

I’ve shared “first meeting” videos (between new siblings) in the past, but never one quite like this. What’s so remarkable about this special moment shared to IG by alexandralforte? For me it’s the very clear sense that this ISN’T the first conversation between big brother Everest and his new baby sister. It’s just their first chance to do so face to face… a new chapter in a relationship that’s already been well established. “Hi Avalon! It’s ME, Everest,” he explains, as if to say, “I bet you’ve been wondering what I look like this whole time.” What a perfect example to remind us that the hearing of newborns is established and functional - perhaps as early as 24-26 weeks of gestation, but almost certainly by 30 weeks, making it possible for infants to enter the world already familiar with the voices of special loved ones. (Especially mom, whose voice has the benefit of built-in amplification as it reverberates through her body.) Can’t you just imagine the conversations these two have already had? And all the many to come? Talk to your bump. Kudos to Mom and Dad for nurturing this special relationship even before baby Avalon entered the world. How lucky for them all!

Dan Wuori

140,465 views • 1 year ago

New sensory experiences “light up” your child’s developing brain. I just love this video, which has gone viral in recent days, of a toddler being exposed for the first time to a new and fascinating sound: a violin being played by a street performer in Valencia. It’s almost as if he’s drawn by a magnet to the sound and performer - joyfully waving his hands as he wobbles his way over to get a closer look. New sensory experiences activate the brain’s neural networks and help to create and strengthen their pathways. But I also want to spotlight something special the violinist does: Noticing her little admirer, she not only turns to face him, but crouches down to meet him at eye level - allowing him a better vantage point on the whole situation. Not only is this a strategy parents should employ as much as possible, but it’s a great marker of early childhood classroom quality. Looking for an amazing infant-toddler teacher? One really committed to optimizing your child’s early development? Be on the lookout for those who spend their days down on the floor, interacting directly with children face-to-face at eye level. This lovely interaction comes via reh_violin on TT.

New sensory experiences “light up” your child’s developing brain. I just love this video, which has gone viral in recent days, of a toddler being exposed for the first time to a new and fascinating sound: a violin being played by a street performer in Valencia. It’s almost as if he’s drawn by a magnet to the sound and performer - joyfully waving his hands as he wobbles his way over to get a closer look. New sensory experiences activate the brain’s neural networks and help to create and strengthen their pathways. But I also want to spotlight something special the violinist does: Noticing her little admirer, she not only turns to face him, but crouches down to meet him at eye level - allowing him a better vantage point on the whole situation. Not only is this a strategy parents should employ as much as possible, but it’s a great marker of early childhood classroom quality. Looking for an amazing infant-toddler teacher? One really committed to optimizing your child’s early development? Be on the lookout for those who spend their days down on the floor, interacting directly with children face-to-face at eye level. This lovely interaction comes via reh_violin on TT.

Dan Wuori

371,675 views • 1 year ago

Your baby wants nothing more than to be like you. 🏈 Get a load of this little apprentice, who is spending a Saturday afternoon learning to watch college football in the style of her father. Her posture and focused attention closely mirror dad’s. But the real highlight here is how she reacts to his expression of frustration with a call by the referees - mimicking dad’s reaction to a first down that he (and hence the duo) believes was unearned, her little arms flailing in disbelief, just like his. It’s an excellent reminder that young children are always watching and learning from their most cherished teachers, even when we don’t realize they’re doing it. Always be the example you want to see imitated. This great video was shared to IG by bry.cross.

Your baby wants nothing more than to be like you. 🏈 Get a load of this little apprentice, who is spending a Saturday afternoon learning to watch college football in the style of her father. Her posture and focused attention closely mirror dad’s. But the real highlight here is how she reacts to his expression of frustration with a call by the referees - mimicking dad’s reaction to a first down that he (and hence the duo) believes was unearned, her little arms flailing in disbelief, just like his. It’s an excellent reminder that young children are always watching and learning from their most cherished teachers, even when we don’t realize they’re doing it. Always be the example you want to see imitated. This great video was shared to IG by bry.cross.

Dan Wuori

126,634 views • 1 year ago