The Basics

The Basics Principles are five fun, simple, and powerful ways to help all our children aged 0-3 grow to be happy and smart.

Week 36

Maximize Love, Manage Stress

Toddler

(Ages 1-3)

Praise effort.
Encourage your child when they try something new or difficult. Instead of doing it for them, help just enough so they can be successful. Then praise their effort until they succeed.

Infant

(Ages 0-1)

Redirect.
Testing limits is a natural part of learning. Focus on the things your baby can do instead of the things you don't want them to do. If necessary, try redirecting their behavior with another activity.