Dan Wuori
@danwuori.bsky.social
Educator, Author of The Daycare Myth: What We Get Wrong About Early Care and Education (and What We Should Do About It)
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Dan Wuori
@danwuori.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Watch These Cute Videos of Babies (and Learn Something, Too)
A social media account features smiley toddlers, while also offering positive lessons about child development.
www.nytimes.com
Hi! I’m new around here and wanted to say hello.
My name is Dan Wuori and I have dedicated my social media channels to helping explore the wonderment of early childhood development.
The NY Times wrote about this project back in March. I’d love to connect! www.nytimes.com/2024/03/31/u...
My name is Dan Wuori and I have dedicated my social media channels to helping explore the wonderment of early childhood development.
The NY Times wrote about this project back in March. I’d love to connect! www.nytimes.com/2024/03/31/u...
Does your toddler call every animal a dog? Or call the moon a ball?
Both are examples of a perfectly normal toddler behavior known as overextension.
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Both are examples of a perfectly normal toddler behavior known as overextension.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Does your toddler call every animal a dog? Or call the moon a ball?
Both are examples of a perfectly normal toddler behavior known as overextension.
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Both are examples of a perfectly normal toddler behavior known as overextension.
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As your baby grows, they will interact with the same toys in different ways.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
As your baby grows, they will interact with the same toys in different ways.
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It’s true: Infants not only babble with an accent, but even their cries reflect the unique musicality of their mothers’ native languages.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
It’s true: Infants not only babble with an accent, but even their cries reflect the unique musicality of their mothers’ native languages.
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“Every child needs at least one adult who is irrationally crazy about him or her.”
A couple weeks ago I shared this wonderful quote from the developmental psychologist Uri Bronfenbrenner. And it’s true.
Every child needs at least one.
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A couple weeks ago I shared this wonderful quote from the developmental psychologist Uri Bronfenbrenner. And it’s true.
Every child needs at least one.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“Every child needs at least one adult who is irrationally crazy about him or her.”
A couple weeks ago I shared this wonderful quote from the developmental psychologist Uri Bronfenbrenner. And it’s true.
Every child needs at least one.
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A couple weeks ago I shared this wonderful quote from the developmental psychologist Uri Bronfenbrenner. And it’s true.
Every child needs at least one.
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DADA!
I’ve run across many great reaction videos, filmed as toddlers realize a parent has returned from work.
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I’ve run across many great reaction videos, filmed as toddlers realize a parent has returned from work.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
DADA!
I’ve run across many great reaction videos, filmed as toddlers realize a parent has returned from work.
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I’ve run across many great reaction videos, filmed as toddlers realize a parent has returned from work.
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During pregnancy, we often speak of adults as “expectant.” An expectant mother. Expectant parents.
But we aren’t the only ones.
As your baby enters the world, they too are expectant.
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But we aren’t the only ones.
As your baby enters the world, they too are expectant.
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October 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
During pregnancy, we often speak of adults as “expectant.” An expectant mother. Expectant parents.
But we aren’t the only ones.
As your baby enters the world, they too are expectant.
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But we aren’t the only ones.
As your baby enters the world, they too are expectant.
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Expecting a new baby? Know that when it comes to “hand me downs” even free isn’t always a great deal.
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October 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Expecting a new baby? Know that when it comes to “hand me downs” even free isn’t always a great deal.
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Your baby is studying your every move.
Why?
To become just like you, of course.
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Why?
To become just like you, of course.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Your baby is studying your every move.
Why?
To become just like you, of course.
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Why?
To become just like you, of course.
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How fascinating is this video from youngchelsmarie (IG)?
Alongside expressive language itself, young children are internalizing lessons about the gestures and tones of voice that can help make their messages convincing.
She may not have the all the right words, but she’s already making her case!
Alongside expressive language itself, young children are internalizing lessons about the gestures and tones of voice that can help make their messages convincing.
She may not have the all the right words, but she’s already making her case!
October 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
How fascinating is this video from youngchelsmarie (IG)?
Alongside expressive language itself, young children are internalizing lessons about the gestures and tones of voice that can help make their messages convincing.
She may not have the all the right words, but she’s already making her case!
Alongside expressive language itself, young children are internalizing lessons about the gestures and tones of voice that can help make their messages convincing.
She may not have the all the right words, but she’s already making her case!
Excited to share the message of The Daycare Myth today at the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children’s Early Learning Collaborative Symposium in Boise.
October 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Excited to share the message of The Daycare Myth today at the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children’s Early Learning Collaborative Symposium in Boise.
Babies begin distinguishing between animate and inanimate objects as early as four months. At least in very basic ways.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Babies begin distinguishing between animate and inanimate objects as early as four months. At least in very basic ways.
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Your face is an endless source of fascination and information for your baby.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Your face is an endless source of fascination and information for your baby.
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“Excuse me, I need to take this call…” 📱
Your baby is a keen observer of the world. This includes a growing knowledge of objects and their uses.
Which brings us to this little one - who has reached an important developmental milestone: symbolic play.
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Your baby is a keen observer of the world. This includes a growing knowledge of objects and their uses.
Which brings us to this little one - who has reached an important developmental milestone: symbolic play.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
“Excuse me, I need to take this call…” 📱
Your baby is a keen observer of the world. This includes a growing knowledge of objects and their uses.
Which brings us to this little one - who has reached an important developmental milestone: symbolic play.
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Your baby is a keen observer of the world. This includes a growing knowledge of objects and their uses.
Which brings us to this little one - who has reached an important developmental milestone: symbolic play.
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Amazing things happen when lap reading is introduced as a joyful part of your baby’s daily routine.
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September 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Amazing things happen when lap reading is introduced as a joyful part of your baby’s daily routine.
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This month will mark 1 year since the release of my book, The Daycare Myth. To celebrate, Teachers College Press is offering a 20% discount until Oct. 15. Just use the code DCMYTH at checkout. Link below
And if you’re interested here’s a bonus offer… 🧵
And if you’re interested here’s a bonus offer… 🧵
September 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
This month will mark 1 year since the release of my book, The Daycare Myth. To celebrate, Teachers College Press is offering a 20% discount until Oct. 15. Just use the code DCMYTH at checkout. Link below
And if you’re interested here’s a bonus offer… 🧵
And if you’re interested here’s a bonus offer… 🧵
Your baby is adorable by design.
Those big eyes. Those chubby little cheeks. That sweet smile…
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Those big eyes. Those chubby little cheeks. That sweet smile…
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September 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Your baby is adorable by design.
Those big eyes. Those chubby little cheeks. That sweet smile…
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Those big eyes. Those chubby little cheeks. That sweet smile…
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Newborns are so tiny.
Most full term infants weigh only 6-8 pounds at birth.
But cherish (and document) these special moments while they last, because you won’t have a little baby for long. 🧵
Most full term infants weigh only 6-8 pounds at birth.
But cherish (and document) these special moments while they last, because you won’t have a little baby for long. 🧵
September 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Newborns are so tiny.
Most full term infants weigh only 6-8 pounds at birth.
But cherish (and document) these special moments while they last, because you won’t have a little baby for long. 🧵
Most full term infants weigh only 6-8 pounds at birth.
But cherish (and document) these special moments while they last, because you won’t have a little baby for long. 🧵
When it comes to information gathering, your face is like your baby’s own personal internet.
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September 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
When it comes to information gathering, your face is like your baby’s own personal internet.
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Imagine having the world come into focus for the very first time.
This little one, shared to TT by tiktokkrissa, is being fitted for her first corrective lenses and it’s a real treat to watch.
Just how is a parent supposed to know if their baby’s vision is in need of intervention?
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This little one, shared to TT by tiktokkrissa, is being fitted for her first corrective lenses and it’s a real treat to watch.
Just how is a parent supposed to know if their baby’s vision is in need of intervention?
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September 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Imagine having the world come into focus for the very first time.
This little one, shared to TT by tiktokkrissa, is being fitted for her first corrective lenses and it’s a real treat to watch.
Just how is a parent supposed to know if their baby’s vision is in need of intervention?
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This little one, shared to TT by tiktokkrissa, is being fitted for her first corrective lenses and it’s a real treat to watch.
Just how is a parent supposed to know if their baby’s vision is in need of intervention?
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“Mali, say “hurry!””
As I share child development lessons, I often frame up interactions between parents and their children as they model concepts like “serve and return” and “parentese.”
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As I share child development lessons, I often frame up interactions between parents and their children as they model concepts like “serve and return” and “parentese.”
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September 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
“Mali, say “hurry!””
As I share child development lessons, I often frame up interactions between parents and their children as they model concepts like “serve and return” and “parentese.”
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As I share child development lessons, I often frame up interactions between parents and their children as they model concepts like “serve and return” and “parentese.”
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Nothing tickles your baby’s funny bone like the unexpected.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Nothing tickles your baby’s funny bone like the unexpected.
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How do you plan to greet your newborn in his or her first minutes?
This alert little one is enjoying the benefits of at least two special gifts as they enter the world.
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This alert little one is enjoying the benefits of at least two special gifts as they enter the world.
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September 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
How do you plan to greet your newborn in his or her first minutes?
This alert little one is enjoying the benefits of at least two special gifts as they enter the world.
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This alert little one is enjoying the benefits of at least two special gifts as they enter the world.
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The way you speak to your child is the way they will learn to speak to others.
And to themself.
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And to themself.
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August 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The way you speak to your child is the way they will learn to speak to others.
And to themself.
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And to themself.
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Great things happen when you read with your baby.
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August 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Great things happen when you read with your baby.
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It never fails. After months of late night feedings and short bursts of sleep, your baby FINALLY begins sleeping through the night… only to begin waking again.
What gives?
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What gives?
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August 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
It never fails. After months of late night feedings and short bursts of sleep, your baby FINALLY begins sleeping through the night… only to begin waking again.
What gives?
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What gives?
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