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Mozart may not increase your child’s IQ, but active involvement with music will increase her musical intelligence.
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Use these criteria to help select a good toy for your child.
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Read to baby better
Get the most out of reading to your child with these expert tips.
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Prepping for healthy play
Today's children have mountains of toys, a full schedule of activities and digital content on demand...but do they know how to just "go play"?
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Happy birthday, baby!
Should you go all out for your toddler's birthday party, or keep it mellow until she is old enough to take part in the planning?
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Separating mommy for "me" time
We love our babies, but a little independent play is good for all involved.
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Confidence is king
Discover seven ways to nurture your toddler's self-esteem.
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Small body, big feelings
Toddlers can have outsized emotions. Try our 5 tips for helping toddlers understand and manage these big feelings.
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The sounds of language
Becoming a lifelong reader involves far more than knowing the ABCs. It begins with children becoming sensitized to the sounds of language. The more sounds a child hears, the more words, with all their sounds, he’ll learn to say and eventually read.
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