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Thanks! Please do. He is 15-16 months and we are doing these activities:

- Riding snow sled;

- Reading books;

- Playing toys

I guess the real issue is on my side because I don't enjoy physical activities, while babies of this age typically need a lot of physical activities and "reading" is essentially just punching at the books and looking at the pictures, plus the books are pretty boring for any adult.

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I recommend the set of Eric Carle books. Our toddler enjoys all of them immensely.

When reading, do not multitask and try to make sure you discuss all details (how many stars, where is the moon, let's count the frogs, etc.)

Thanks. We do have one of the books (brown bear) and it's one of his fav. Again I have to confess it's my fault not enjoying the process :/ I'll just drag on and keep up the smile face till he is a little older and we can expand the reading materials.

There are several Brown Bear books :)

Perhaps you yourself would enjoy "My Very First Book of Shapes" better, where the baby needs to match real life objects with abstract shapes (e.g., wagon/rectangle, sun/circle). Should be able to do it in a few months give or take.

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