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Remember the first time your child picked up a telephone and put it to his ear? Or the first time he made a pie with this toy stove? Did you ever wonder where he learned how to do that? Babies learn from observing the world around them and that includes watching everything you do. Research shows that babies can remember and copy something they've observed up to four weeks later. And as babies grow, their memory skills improve and they remember and imitate even more of what they see for longer periods of time. Keep in mind that your child is also internalizing everything she watches on television. You may think she is too young to understand, but don't underestimate their abilities. Children often copy what they see on the screen. It is important to always be aware of what your child is watching. So, the next time you throw that trash on the ground when you think no one is looking, remember that tiny person next to you is taking notes. Learn more about the relationship between imitative behavior and the way babies learn and how you can be a more responsible parent.
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Babies are active learners from the start! Think of your home as your child's first classroom and everybody in your home as your child's first teachers.
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Try to set positive examples early on. Show babies positive examples to imitate and remember like giving hugs, treating others well and playing with toys in fun new ways.
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Be careful about what your child sees on television. Always be aware of what your child is watching. He may learn negative behaviors which could be harmful to him.
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