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Nurture Their Curiosity
Curiosity is a desire to learn, an eagerness to explore, discover, and figure things out. Nurturing your child’s curiosity is one of the most important ways you can help them become a lifelong…
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5 Ways to Build Math into Your Child’s Day
Math is everywhere. That’s great news for parents, because we can talk with our kids about math in fun, natural ways. And that kind of math-talk is really important. Studies show that a child’s math skills at kindergarten entry are a better predictor of future…
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25 Questions to Spark Curiosity
Spark your child’s curiosity and imagination by asking them one of these open-ended questions. Jon the fun by coming up with your own answes as well! Download this FREE printable…
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How to Support your Child’s Curiosity
Have you ever noticed your child watch a truck driving by or pick up a ladybug? That is an example of how your child develops thinking skills. Young children develop thinking skills—such as understanding cause and effect and developing the ability to…
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When is it Safe to Go Outside?
It’s always important to protect your children from the sun, and in the summer it’s equally important to be mindful of the heat. 80 degrees Fahrenheit or below is considered comfortable to be outside, but as the temperature rises from there it’s considered hazardous…
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Help Your Child Build Fine Motor Skills
Many of your child’s daily activities require fine motor skills. Your child can do more things for themselves when they have opportunities to practice these…
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Nutritious Foods for Strong & Healthy Bodies
Assuring your children have access to nutrient-dense foods allows them to reach their developmental milestones with strong and healthy bodies and…
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4 Ways to Foster Emotional Development
Learn 4 ways you can encourage your child to express their feelings and support their emotional…
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Epigenetics and Child Development
What is epigenetics and how does it relate to child development?
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Building Social and Emotional Skills at Home
Building Social and Emotional Skills at Home School classrooms are busy places where young children learn all sorts of things, including social and emotional skills such as how to express feelings and how to work together with friends on a project. Here are some…
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13 Things Babies Learn When We Read To Them
How to Create a Literate Home
The “literate home” for this age child only needs a few inexpensive materials, but parent involvement is key. Your young child or kindergartner continues to build her language base (understanding and using language) in preparation for learning to read, so she still…
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