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How to Encourage Your Child's Interests From make-believe to making music, supporting your child's interests leads to her happiness. Learn 3 ways to encourage her interests here.
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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3 Ways to Inspire Communication Confidence
by Nicole Falcone
These activities can supplement a child's speech or language therapy program.
Helping Children Build Language Skills
You can help children develop their language abilities by tuning in to what they say and responding in ways that result in more talk.
What Children Never Forget
How your preschooler forms, records, and stores meaningful memories
Important Speech Milestones
by Kyle Pruett, MD
How to tell if your child is developing on schedule or if there might be a problem.

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!
Setting the Stage for Learning
Support and stimulate your child's sense of wonder by creating an atmosphere at home that sparks curiosity every day.
Make Way for Play
Having the freedom to play puts your child on the road to learning success — for life.
Clock Connections
by Ellen Church
Kindergartners begin to recognize and become aware of time.

Physical Development

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Parent Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle
Try these recipes and suggestions for raising a healthy family.
All About My Body
Help your child learn about his body and everything it can do.
A Good Night's Sleep Is a Good Day at School
How to help your child become a happy and independent sleeper.
Snacks Rule!
by Ellen Church
Learn why it’s good for kids to eat between meals.

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.
Kindergarten Books
Learn how to ease the worries of your child as he starts school with kindergarten books.
Discipline Dilemma: "He Can't Keep His Hands to Himself!"
When your child is aggressive, keep discipline fresh by tweaking old tactics to fit new circumstances.
Citizens of the World
How to raise a child who appreciates, respects, and enjoys the diversity of life.

Disabilities & Special Needs

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3 Ways to Inspire Communication Confidence
by Nicole Falcone
These activities can supplement a child's speech or language therapy program.
Congratulations: Your Child Is Gifted
So now what?
Important Speech Milestones
by Kyle Pruett, MD
How to tell if your child is developing on schedule or if there might be a problem.
10 Signs That Your Child May Have a Hearing Problem
If your toddler or preschooler exhibits several of these symptoms, you should request a hearing screening.

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.
The Best Children's Reading and Book Apps
by Maria Minsker
Load up your kids’ device with these 15 expert-approved reading and book apps and see how quickly your children turn into little e-bookworms!
Learn to Read
Computers and smart toys can help children learn reading, but can they foster a love of books?
When Little Kids Play War
Pretend weapon play is normal, but it's still wise to limit kids' exposure to media violence.

Financial Literacy

Making $ense of the Economy
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

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The Guide to Ages 3-5
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Take a peek at some of the major achievements of this age, and get a more in-depth view of the many things that children this age are learning!
Give Your Child a Global View
by Thomas Moore
Use tools your child already loves — music, art, and stories — to draw him in and make abstract concepts real.
Explaining Scary News to Kids
by Deborah Skolnik
From roadside accidents to school shootings, scary events happen every day. Learn how to discuss them so kids understand — and feel safe, too.
A Simple Secret for Confident, Happy Kids
by Linda Rodgers
Learn how mindfulness training—simple techniques for boosting well-being and success—can help your child thrive in school and in life.

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!
Communicate With Your Kids About Climate Change
Move past the media mumble, and help your child understand global warming.
7 Civic Service Ideas for Kids
by Shama Davis
Give your child the greatest gift of all — learning how to help others.
Talking to Your Kids About the News: Money and the Economy
Broach this sensitive topic with an open mind, and ask lots of questions.

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