I call short, engaging videos that pack a content punch “gumdrops.” This gumdrop takes a humorous look at how to decipher some of the subtle messages babies are sending.

As life becomes a little bit safer, I hope you are getting more hugs like these little ones are.

Ever wish there was a manual that came with each infant or toddler? So did many others.

Take a minute to enjoy this four-month-old baby trying to sing along with a Karen Carpenter song.

Prepare to be dazzled and to possibly get some new idea about ability. This short trailer is available to anyone. Access to the full 40-minute documentary may require a Netflix account or payment.

Please take the time to watch this TED Talk. Then consider: how can we support infants and toddlers to see differences in a more positive way? Access a free set of resources for helping young children understand and talk about similarities and differences at https://scriptnc.fpg.unc.edu/natural-resources-free-resources-about-similarities-and-differences

If you haven’t seen this charming tribute to Black hair, please prepare to be delighted. And if you’ve seen it before, take 6:47 minutes to be delighted all over again.