Toddler Mirroring

When your little one is 1-3 years old, this one works really well. They are having so many feelings. They aren’t verbal enough yet though at this age to really verbalize and talk them through. Try mirroring.

This is when you simply mirror back to them what they’re feeling. You can see what their face is doing and the shape their body is taking. Do what they’re doing, exactly. Right back at them. Listen to the sounds they’re making and make the same ones. If they growl, growl. If they stomp their feet, stomp yours. If they make a stinky face, make one too. If they yell, yell.

I know it sounds crazy. But, give it a try. It truly does show them that you are right there with them - paying attention - that you see and understand.