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Mothers who recognize others' happiness are more responsive to their infants in first months of life

  • Written by Jessica A. Stern, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychology, University of Virginia
Mothers who recognize others' happiness are more responsive to their infants in first months of lifeResponding to a baby's needs can be akin to an advanced dance routine.Tara Moore/Stone via Getty Images

Eyes wide, a baby reaches for a toy. Her caregiver, sensing her interest, brings the toy within her grasp.

“Ga!” the baby exclaims, and her caregiver responds, “Yes!”

When the baby fusses, her caregiver rubs her back until...

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