05/28/2026
Here’s one recommendation that can change everything about how you engage with your little one! 👶
What is the recommendation…? Sitting down!
🤔 Yes, you read that right, sitting down! It seems way too simple to make a difference, but believe us, it does!
By sitting on the floor during playtime, you are bringing yourself closer to your child’s eye level, meaning your child can see you better and interact with you on a more level field. This adjustment encourages the exploration of new skills, creates more opportunities for joint attention, and builds stronger relational connections.
Exploration of new skills: In the video, we see the child reaching out to their mom, and since mom is sitting on the floor with them, she is in a position to provide physical support and emotional encouragement as the child practices standing up!
Opportunities for joint attention: While sitting on the floor, this parent can easily reach for the block that has captured her child’s attention, which helps establish and practice joint attention (the shared focus between a child and an adult on a third object).
Stronger relational connections: This parent and child are face-to-face, smiling and giggling at each other, sharing the most heartwarming emotional exchange. These moments of emotional connection strengthen the caregiver-child relationship and support early relational health!
💌 The HITC Sticking Together Campaign wants to recognize parents who engage in activities that promote Early Relational Health and support healthy child development. This month, we are highlighting Playful Parents and Caregivers who know that the smallest changes can make the biggest difference during play!
