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Discover the key milestones of physical, cognitive, linguistic and socio-affective child development and understand the science behind child development.

Discover the key milestones of physical, cognitive, linguistic and socio-affective child development and understand the science behind child development.

two toddlers singing happily
Cognitive

Singing with your baby: Toddler edition

Key points: Socioemotional benefits: Singing is a shared activity that builds social skills, regulates emotions, and models self-care. Physical, cognitive, and linguistic benefits:…

importance of play
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The importance of play

Key points: Play is crucial for a happy, healthy childhood. Recognizing its decline, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends “prescriptions for play.” Beyond…

mothers singing to their babies
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Why you should sing to your baby

Key points: Singing to your baby has developmental and emotional benefits, including strengthening your parental bond and teaching your child how to listen…

child playing with wooden toys
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Benefits of wooden toys

Key points: Play is an excellent way for children to learn, and wooden toys are a great option for open-ended, creative and free…

little boy surrounded by numbers
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Math skills 36-48 months

Key points: Children at this stage have developed basic math skills and are starting to understand the concepts of parts and wholes, counting…

little boy laughing and playing with an abacus
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Math skills 24-36 months

Key points: Children develop number awareness by recognizing numbers, understanding how counting works, and learning one-to-one correspondence. Sorting and classifying objects is an…

little boy stacking blocks
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Math skills 12-24 months

Key points: Early mathematical concepts in children are developed through their routines, experiences, and interactions with their environment and caregivers. Children’s number sense…

baby inside a present box
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Math skills 0-12 months

Key points:1. Babies start developing math skills from birth, recognizing quantities and patterns.2. Early math concepts like “more” and “enough” begin to make…

giraffe toy with wheels
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Benefits of mechanical toys

Key points:1. Toys provide a valuable opportunity for children to learn and explore.2. Mechanical toys, like building blocks and shape sorting kits, offer…

little girl with binoculars in the woods
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Nature and play

Key points: Outdoor environments provide children with space and opportunities to engage in free play, develop their self-identity and independence, and explore their…

sad little boy sitting by himself
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Absence: Curiosity killer

Key points: Lack of engagement can be a major curiosity killer for children, and engaging with them while they explore and learn can…

little girl picking a flower
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Restrictions: Curiosity killer

Key points: Early childhood exploration is key to learning, but parents may unintentionally restrict their child’s learning due to safety concerns or apprehension….

scared little boy hugging a stuffed animal
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Fear: Curiosity killer

Key points: Fear helps us identify threats and has been a successful survival mechanism for centuries. Babies are born with only two innate…

mom kissing her son while playing a board game
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The benefits of board games

Key points: Games have been shown to improve cognitive abilities and can even prevent dementia later in life. Playing board games can be…

little boy dressed up as a king
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Theater ready

Key points: Dress-up play enhances brain development in children and fosters cognitive abilities, neural connections, and executive functions. Dressing up as a superhero…

father and son playing to shave
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How do babies learn during these first years?

Key points: Early childhood is a crucial stage for building the foundation of core capabilities. Babies learn through interaction and practice, with imitation…

curiosity and learning: little boy playing with flowers outdoors
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What is curiosity in children?

Children are born curious and as they grow their curiosity and learning grow with them. Curiosity has been characterized as the joy of…