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Zero to 60 in 18 months Help your child's vocabulary take off.
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Nursery rhymes Nursery rhymes provide opportunities for your baby to pick up new vocabulary—and they're fun.
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Revving fine motor skills Kids’ ability to grasp objects develops gradually from grabbing with the whole hand to holding a pencil between fingers.
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When should my baby say her first word? Some babies may utter their first words as early as 9 months of age. It’s important to note, however, that learning experts differ in how they assess whether a first word has been spoken. For example, some experts suggest that the first utterance of any word that sounds like a word used by adults, such as “dada” or “mama,” counts as a ...
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Best books for babies and toddlers Our learning experts explain how to choose the best books for reading to babies and toddlers.
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What to read to babies Now that we've discussed why we read to babies from day one, let's look at what to read to your baby.
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Booklist for babies and toddlers A good book is a gift that keeps on giving. When buying books for babies or toddlers, here are a few tips from reading teacher and toddler expert Melissa Catalano.
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Expanding reading horizons Beyond printed books, there is a world of literacy adventure to explore with your child. These guidelines will help chart a course to expanded reading possibilities.
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Sound off Repeat the sounds your baby makes, then make some of your own to expand his repertoire.
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Baby's got books Even before babies can pick up books and turn the pages, they will enjoy being surrounded by colorful, familiar board books.
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Bubble babble Boost baby's language skills with some scrubby-dubby tub talk.
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Reading rituals My kids will crawl into my lap pretty much anytime I am seated (which, given that I am almost 8 months' pregnant, is fairly often) and pick out book after book to read.
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