Animals and Babies
Why Babies and Toddlers Love Animals—And How to Build on It with Signs
From the tiniest kitten to the biggest elephant, animals capture children’s attention like nothing else. Whether it’s a beloved family pet, a stuffed toy, or a picture in a book, babies and toddlers light up when they see animals. But why is that? 🧠 A Baby’s Brain Loves What Animals Offer There are a few…
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Lessons in Kindness from Rover and Kitty By: Linda Acredolo, Ph.D One of the most important values that parents pass on to their children is empathy—that is, the ability to recognize what other people are feeling AND the willingness to take action to help them feel better—and in general to be kind and helpful to…
Read MoreWhy Kids Love Animals
Ever wonder why children, even babies, are so drawn to animals? Even linguists have long been aware of this attraction. Turns out that more than a third of the average baby’s earliest words are names for animals with “cat,” “dog,” “bird,” and “bunny” leading the pack. What’s more, we see a similar trend among signs.…
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