Sounds of Silence: The Need for Quiet in a Child's Life.

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  • Article: What Happens Next? Raise a Reader with Predictable Books

    Predictable books have repeated phrases, questions or rhymes, and give yourng children a wonderful opportunity to participate in the reading process.

  • Article: 10 Ways to Encourage a Love of Reading

    Encourage a love of reading in your child with these ten suggestions from The National Head Start Association.

  • Article: The Right Start to Reading

    Use these tips to create early literacy experiences for your child that will contribute to his success in Year 1 and beyond.

  • Article: Rhyme with Me! It's Fun, You'll See!

    Help your child develop an ear for rhyme with these rhyming tips, activities and books.

  • Your Preschooler

    Your curious preschooler finds learning fun. It's important for parents to nurture this love for learning now, while attitudes toward learning are being formed.

  • Article: Sounds of Silence: The Need for Quiet in a Child's Life

    With the busy schedules of extracurricular activities, children have fewer opportunities for unstructured free time. Children benefit from time set aside just to relax, restore and reflect.

  • Article: The Importance of Play

    It might look like a whole lot of silliness, but what's going on in your toddler's developing brain as she goofs off is more than child's play.

  • Article: Imaginary Friends

    Imaginary friends are a common phenomenon among young children. Find out what role these fantasy friends play in your child’s development.

  • Article: Children's Sense of Time

    Time is an abstract concept to young children. Helping your child develop a sense of time gives him a feeling of control in his life and is fundamental to learning organisation.

  • Article: Girls and the Hard Sciences

    A father’s involvement in his daughter’s life has been shown to increase her interest in mathematics and sciences. Find out more about the influence of the father-daughter connection.

  • Article: Cooking with Kids

    Cooking is a fun and practical learning activity for children. When you cook with your child, you can talk about family traditions and expose your child to new foods and flavors. Use these tips to ensure a positive experience for you and your child.

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