Your child needs lots of models and experience to understand and use a head nod or thumbs up for “yes.” When your child moves their face away from offered food, we shape that movement into meaning of “no.” There isn’t a natural movement that comes up naturally for “yes.” That’s why this gesture takes longer to develop. Today’s activity: When you offer an item, ask “Do you want this…?” If they reach for the object you can say, “Yes,” and model the gesture. Or test our the temp