Category
Prayer To Label Emotions Aloud (e.g., “You’re Feeling Upset”)
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” — Proverbs 25:11
Prayer To Narrate Daily Activities to Build Language Foundations
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:6
Prayer To Sing Songs and Nursery Rhymes to Promote Emotional Connection
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. — Ephesians 5:19
Prayer To Read to Infants Daily, Even for Short Periods
“Train up a child in the way he should go…” — Proverbs 22:6
Prayer To Respond to Babbling and Cooing as Communication
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength…” — Psalm 8:2
Prayer to Use “Parentese” (Slow, Melodic Speech)
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. — Proverbs 15:1
Prayer To Talk to Infants Frequently, Even Before They Can Respond
“My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.” — Song of Solomon 2:10
Prayer to Maintain Consistent Sleep Routines to Support Regulation
“In peace I will both lay me down and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.” — Psalm 4:8
Prayer to Allow Infants Time to Self-Soothe with Support Nearby
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” — John 14:18
Prayer to Use Soft Lighting and Soothing Sounds
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” — Psalm 23:2