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Preschool Thinking Did you know that memory and problem solving start at this age? See how you can help support these important skills.
The Guide to Ages 3-5 We've got your guide to books and resources that support the development of your 3- to 5-year-old.
Identify Your Preschooler's Learning Personality

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Speaking & Language

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Parent Guides to Every Age
What milestones should your child be achieving and when? Check out the Parent Guides to every age to track your child's progress as a learner.
Best Books for Wordplay: Ages 3-5
See what letters, words, or phrases your child can remember on her own. Try substituting a wrong word and your child might correct you!
20 Key Language Milestones
Learn your child's key language milestones from infancy to age 6.
Inappropriate Words
Set appropriate limits when your child uses language that isn’t.

Thinking & Creativity

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Preparing for Preschool
Whether your child attends school a few hours a week or several hours a day, there's much to do. Help make this transition as easy as A, B, C!
Preschool Problem-Solving
Discover five ways parents can help preschoolers develop problem-solving abilities.
7 Ways to Encourage Creative Expression
Nurture your kids with gentle support and your participation in their activities.
All About Blocks
Give your child a solid learning foundation with these classroom and family favorites.

Physical Development

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Parent Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle
Try these recipes and suggestions for raising a healthy family.
7 Ways to Keep Your Family Fit Indoors
Try these strategies to get your family moving — all year-round.
8 Body-Smart Activities for Preschoolers
Help your child to feel comfortable with his physical body and teach him how it all works together.
Good Night!
How to help your child become a happy and independent sleeper.

Social & Emotional Life

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Parent Guide to Raising Kind & Compassionate Children
Help teach your child the importance of being caring and compassionate with these ideas for making a difference.
Parent Guide to Learning Disabilities
Find out how your child with a learning disability can succeed despite the many challenging diagnoses and school struggles.
Raising Happy Kids
The potential for lifelong joy is inside every child. Here's how to bring it out.
How to Explain Scary News to Kids
by Deborah Skolnik
From school shootings to roadside accidents, frightening events happen every day. Learn how to discuss them so kids understand — and feel safe.

Disabilities & Special Needs

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Parent Guide to Learning Disabilities
Find out how your child with a learning disability can succeed despite the many challenging diagnoses and school struggles.
Early Signs of Reading Trouble
Detect a learning disability now — while there’s still time to address it.
Understanding Autism
Knowing the signs and pursuing early treatment tailored to your child's specific needs is key to helping him shoot for the stars.
How to Be a Parent Advocate for Your Child With Special Needs
by Kathryn Satterfield
The mom of a special needs child shares five lessons learned while caring for her 10-year-old son and navigating the system.

Your Child & Technology

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The 15 Best Teacher Apps For Parents
by Kim Greene
Instructor Magazine shared their top apps for teachers of PreK-8th Grade. Download some of these teacher apps at home.
7 Great Apps For Math: A Grade-by-Grade Guide
by Warren Buckleitner, PhD
P&C tech expert Warren Buckleitner, Ph.D., editor of Children’s Technology Review, picks the best numbers apps for kids.
5 Internet Safety Tips for Kids 3-5
Get tips on how to keep your connected child safe online.
The Best Children's Reading and Book Apps
by Maria Minsker
Load up your kids’ device with these 17 expert-approved reading and book apps and see how quickly your children turn into little e-bookworms!

Financial Literacy

Making $ense of Money
Inspire life-long financial responsibility by teaching your child about how money works.
Banking on the Future
by Don Rauf
Today's economy presents a golden opportunity to teach your kids about the value of a dollar.
Dollars and Sense: Money Management for Kids
by Sandy Fernández
Kids develop financial habits earlier than you think. Teach them smart ways to save and spend now, and they’ll have sharp money skills for life.
Talking to Your Kids About the News: Money and the Economy
Broach this sensitive topic with an open mind, and ask lots of questions.

More Life & Learning

Developmental Checklist for 3-5 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Use this guide to learn about the development and books and resources that help the development of your 3- to 5-year-old.

Global Awareness

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Green Living: A Family Guide to Going Green
There are hundreds of fun ways your kids can work together to protect the planet! Try these activities and books to help your family act green!
7 Civic Service Ideas for Kids
by Shama Davis
Give your child the greatest gift of all — learning how to help others.
4 Toys That Promote Diversity
Encourage exploration of many cultures by providing pretend-play props that span the globe.
Communicate With Your Kids About Climate Change
Move past the media mumble, and help your child understand global warming.

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