Infertility is all-consuming -- emotionally, physically, mentally and financially draining. But there can be a light at the end of the tunnel. Fertility warrior Ashley Gildin Spitzer knows this all too well through her years-long journey to motherhood -- from the loss of her period and failed IUI to struggles with IVF, surrogacy and baby in the NICU. Four years later, her so-called "twiblings," a boy and a girl born four months apart, arrived, and today she offers fertility and surrogacy support as a consultant and advocate.

Tata's Tip of the Week: Imitation is a natural way for children to learn and develop new skills

Model the behavior: Children learn by observing the behavior of adults around them. If you want your child to learn a particular behavior, make sure you model that behavior consistently.

Imitating sounds: Encourage your child to continue making sounds and engage in back-and-forth sound

Imitating actions on objects: Use matching sets of objects to play with your child

Imitating facial expressions and gestures: Pick a gesture in a favorite song

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