Reflections

1

Reflect on a recent interaction with your infant. How did you feel during this interaction? What do you think your infant was trying to communicate?

2

Describe your own experiences as a child. How do you think these experiences influence your parenting style?

3

Observe your infant's facial expressions and body language during playtime. What do these cues reveal about your infant's emotions and needs?

4

Think about a challenging moment with your infant. How did you respond? How might you respond differently in a similar situation in the future?

5

Consider your own emotional responses to your infant's behaviors (e.g., crying, laughing). How do these responses affect your interactions with your infant?

6

Discuss with your partner or a therapist how you and your partner can support each other in your parenting roles. What strategies can you both implement?

7

Write a letter to your infant expressing your love and hopes for their future. How does this exercise make you feel? How do you think your infant would respond?

8

Reflect on your self-care practices. How do you ensure you have the emotional and physical energy to meet your infant's needs?

9

Observe how your infant responds to different caregivers. What does this tell you about your infant's attachment to you and others?

10

Imagine your ideal parent-infant relationship. What steps can you take to move closer to this ideal?