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Kick up creativity

 What you need to know about your child's creative capacity.
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First grade skills checklist

 Is your child ready for first grade? See our checklist of essential developmental skills kids need to succeed.
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Second grade skills checklist

 Success in second grade requires a child to be a much more independent learner than she was in first grade. Is your child ready for second grade?
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Play it again!

 Even though it will be years before you can break out the board games, it's not too early to begin family game night with classic games like these.
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Take it to art

Get kids into the arts for a leg up in flexible thinking.
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Music to my ears

 Take the essential first steps to cultivating your child's musical ear.
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The elves' workshop

 9 holiday crafts to keep kids busy between rounds of dashing though the snow.
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My imaginary pal

 Fantasy friends play a critical role in your child's development.
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Gifts from kids

 Ideas for gifts they can make themselves and feel great about giving.
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Holiday savvy

 Make the most of the holiday season to teach kids about cultural diversity.
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Heart map

 You'll cherish this snapshot of everything your child loves right now – especially the little things.
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Five little pumpkins

 This kid-friendly Halloween poem can be made into a play!
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