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When You Feel Good, Your Child Does Too

Last Updated: September 26, 2008

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Parenting Tips for Your 9 Month Old Baby


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You have plenty of reasons for feeling good about yourself. You have done a great job of raising this little 9-month-old baby. And, of course, if you feel good about yourself, your baby will feel good about herself, too.

When you feel good about the kind of person you are, you can tackle almost anything.

That’s why it’s important to cheer your baby on when she tries new things. Every time there is a “first” in her life, such as crawling, walking, talking, or catching a ball, praise her. This will help her feel good about herself. These are all big accomplishments for her.

And that’s why it’s important for you to manage your stress and to find time when others can watch your baby while you rest, relax, and do the things that help you recharge your batteries.

Plan some fun time for you and some quality time with your partner.


Learn more about Your 9 Month Old Baby from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.
Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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