We are continuing to talk about how to engage and play with your baby, age 6-12 months, in a way that supports their brain development. For babies this age, learning is an active process of exploring their world, bonding with caregivers, and developing foundational skills in the areas of cognition, social emotional, and language. All of this learning takes place in the context of play and interactions with you- the parent or caregiver. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of everyday moments such as playing simple and repetitive games, providing interesting and safe items to manipulate, and using language through the daily activities and routines.