Baby Play Comic Work

Why it works:

: Mimicking the exaggerated "comic" expressions of a parent helps babies explore social cues Storytelling baby play comic work

If you are looking for activities that feel like "work" (developmental milestones) but look like "play": Why it works: : Mimicking the exaggerated "comic"

Draw a circle. Draw a face. Draw the face getting bigger. Draw a BOOM . baby play comic work

That is not misbehavior. That is an artist perfecting their timing. That is a scientist testing gravity with a laugh track. That is at its finest—and it is the most important job in the house.

When we view baby play through a creative, comic-inspired lens, the benefits extend beyond just having fun.