The benefits of play and your toddler
Children benefit from playing alone, with siblings, with other children and, most importantly, with you. Adults are special partners in play
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Your toddler's language development
While children go through the various stages of language acquisition at their own speed, they tend to hit the major milestones in the same order
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Pre-school and balancing a new routine
Starting child care or pre-kindergarten is an important change for both you and your child. It may stir up many different feelings, and will likely affect your daily routine.
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Preparing your toddler for childcare
Starting childcare can be an adjustment for the entire family. Routines will be new for everyone and some family members will adjust easier than others.
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Inspiring your toddler's creativity
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to inspire your child’s creativity. Being creative doesn’t have to start with expensive materials from the toy or art store.
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Making childcare easier for your toddler
To make the transition smooth from home to childcare, it's important to build a relationship with your child's caregiver and keep the lines of communication open.
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Making bedwetting easier on you and your toddler
Bedwetting is challenging for parent and child. There is the waking in the middle of the night, changing clothes, cleaning up, constantly laundering bedding and changing the sheets! It’s a tough time for you both.
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Helping your toddler adjust to a new daycare/preschool
Adjusting to a new setting takes time. Your toddler needs to know that you are on her team as she moves towards being comfortable in a new daycare or preschool.
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Helping your shy toddler
Some children are shy. They "hang back" in groups. They need your assistance to learn how to become comfortable talking and playing with others.
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The benefits of touch for your toddler
Touch can speak louder than words. When you comfort your young child touch can play an important role in how you communicate your affection and support.
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