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Are you being teased? Older infants and toddlers love to tease their parents.
Personal & Social Skills
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Talk it up! The research is in. When you have conversations with your child, quality and quantity both matter.
Reading & Writing
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How well do you know the Muffin Man? We know conversations are important, but what to talk about? Try a song, for starters.
Reading & Writing
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What's the word? Discover what words to expect now that your toddler's talking.
Reading & Writing
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How many fingers? Provide simple reminders that math is part of your toddler’s world.
Mathematics
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Countdown to counting Research has shown that infants are born with an ability to tell the difference between two and three objects. By their second birthday, most toddlers are ready to explore the world of numbers.
Mathematics
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It's a wide, wide world Expand your child's horizons by giving him a taste of other cultures and languages.
Language Learning
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A story about me Children love to hear stories about themselves. Telling a simple story also helps to build their sense of order.
Reading & Writing
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Big, bigger, biggest! Make comparisons as part of your daily activities.
Mathematics
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Point out the printed word To prepare your toddler for learning to read, run your fingers under the words as you read aloud.
Reading & Writing
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Toddler as teacher Change the beginning sound of a familiar word and let your toddler correct you.
Reading & Writing
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The waiting game When you ask your toddler a question, wait for the answer—it’s not as easy as it sounds!
Reading & Writing