Baby Animals and Their Parents

Have you ever felt so cozy and safe, snuggled up with someone big and warm. I am that feeling. I am the gentle lick that cleans a tiny kitten and the strong wings that cover a baby bird in its nest. I am the piggyback ride a baby monkey gets through the trees. Before you know my name, you can feel me everywhere in the wild, helping little ones feel loved and safe.

Hello. I am the special bond between Baby Animals and Their Parents. For a very, very long time, even when people lived in caves thousands of years ago, they saw me at work. They watched as mother bears taught their cubs to find berries and as ducklings waddled in a perfect line behind their mama. I help a brand new kangaroo joey climb into its mother’s pouch all by itself. I help a mother sea turtle find the perfect sandy spot to lay her eggs, a skill turtles have had since the time of the dinosaurs. It’s a special knowing called instinct, and I help parents know exactly how to care for their babies.

Guess what. I am in your family, too. When you get a big hug, when someone reads you a bedtime story, or when you hold a grown-up’s hand while crossing the street—that’s me. I help all babies, whether they have fur, feathers, or skin, feel safe and loved. I am the special connection that helps every family grow strong and happy together.