by Nancy Meenen | Jul 6, 2023
This video shows a set of twins talking which also demonstrates our innate hard-wiring to connect. These boys are pre-verbal yet note the synchrony in the use of their hands and feet, their vocal turn taking, their back-and-forth interactions, and how they are...
by Nancy Meenen | Jun 28, 2023
During patient visits, note the infant and child’s inherent sociality and desire for connection and interaction. Understanding the increased vigilance and protectiveness that accompanies the transition to parenthood can help providers stay regulated as they encounter...
by Nancy Meenen | Jun 28, 2023
In this video, Sarah is a 4-month-old baby being held by her father. An aunt who is visiting and not familiar to Sarah tries to pick her up and hold her. Sarah starts crying which elicits proximity and comfort from her father. When she is returned to her father’s...
by Nancy Meenen | Jun 28, 2023
In this video, observe two different infants in a quiet, alert state, which is an optimal time to interact with young infants. Most of us can feel the pull of wanting to engage with young infants, especially when they are facing us in a quiet, alert state. It is hard...
by Nancy Meenen | Jun 28, 2023
Human infants are born ready to relate and to be connected to their caregivers. They are completely dependent on their caregivers for their basic needs for an extended period of time. At birth, they already have a preference to look at faces over other objects and...
