As your child enters the toddler years, you’ll start to see a lot of social activity. However, the framework for this social development began long before when you cuddled your newborn, sang to your 4-month-old or carried your 9-month-old to the park, providing them with their first positive social experiences.

“Parents are their baby’s first and most important teachers,” says Dr. Debbie Glasser, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of NewsForParents.org. “Parents have a critical role in helping their baby build and develop social skills.” (more…)

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