Personal & Social Skills Articles

Baby brain building The early wiring of your baby’s brain sets the stage for future development. Here are some tips to enrich your child's early experiences.

Logic & Problem Solving

Simple soothers Try these seven tips to help your baby wind down at the end of the day.

Personal & Social Skills

Game on! Entertain your toddler—and the entire family—with these six great games.

Personal & Social Skills

Eat your way around the world Toddlers learn about the world through their senses. Use their curiosity to encourage multicultural experiences.

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Smile, baby! When do babies smile their first social smile? Mama knows best.

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My mother is more litigious than yours When I pick my daughter up at the preschool co-op, I am pleased to see they are taking advantage of the beautiful weather and playing outside.

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Hooked on a feeling From doing a happy dance to yowling with frustration, toddlers' little bodies hold huge and rapidly changing emotions.

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Multiculturalism and your preschooler When we go to our favorite Indian restaurant, the waiters already know my kids want a mango lassi. The other diners are often amused to see a non-Asian 4- and 2-year-old dive into a plate of (mildly) spicy foods and calling most of the dishes by their names.

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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"?

Personal & Social Skills

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?

Personal & Social Skills