Take a closer look at the brain of a developing child to understand how and why children learn and grow the way they do.
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Preschoolers might not yet have the life experiences or the cognitive abilities of adults, but they’re able to feel a full range of emotions, including anger. As a parent figuring out how to deal with tantrums, you might feel a range of emotions, such as empathy, confusion, or even frustration, in response to your child’s behavior.
Toddlers have lots of energy, are very curious about everything and it can be a challenge trying to keep them busy. Here are a few activities you can try with your toddler that will support his development and maybe even help burn off some of that excess energy!
Taking an active role in the development of our children is essential and as parents, we can make lot of difference by stepping in early and getting involved in understanding the effects of potentially traumatic experiences in childhood.
Take advantage of the window of opportunity for learning by keeping your toddler's mind engaged and learning through everyday tasks.
Children benefit greatly from open-ended time where they are in their parents' view but have some independence in solving problems and determining how the play proceeds.
Early intervention services can help infants and toddlers with disabilities or delays to learn many key skills and catch up in their development.
Great article explaining the basics of Autism Spectrum Disorders and what to do once your child has been diagnosed.
By twelve months old your baby is about to embark on a whole new journey: walking. Help her learn by allowing her to crawl freely and supporting her while she attempts to pull herself up.
Activities Guide: Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children and Adolescents
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Center on the Developing Child
This guide contains a variety of age-appropriate activities that can help support and strengthen your child's learning and development skills.
