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The Magic of Play: How It Inspires & Aids Early Development
Learn why play is so important during the preschool years, and what you can do to foster your child's imagination.
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Group Games for School-age Kids
They might be too old for pin the tail on the donkey, but there are plenty of great games for school-age kids to play at parties and play dates.
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Games for Preschoolers
Whether at a party or a play date, preschoolers love to play games. These games can be used for birthday parties, rainy day get-togethers, or anytime you find yourself with a bunch of energetic preschoolers.
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Motivating School-Age Kids to Be Active
Being active is a key component of good health for all school-age kids. So how do you get kids motivated to be active, especially those who aren't gifted athletes?
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Motivating Preschoolers to Be Active
A preschooler's desire to move, move, move makes this a great time to encourage fitness habits that can last a lifetime.
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Motivating Kids to Be Active
Parents can help instill a love of activity and help kids make it a part of their everyday routine.
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Safe Exploring for Toddlers
Toddlers are learning to talk, to walk and run, and to assert their independence. For many in this age group, "outside" and "play" are common requests.
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Games for Toddlers
Though toddlers will more often play alongside their friends instead of with them, they'll enjoy group games and can begin learning important lessons from them.
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Home and Away: How to Keep Toddlers Active
Toddlers naturally enjoy doing what is healthiest for them - being as active as possible. Here are tips to help keep them moving.
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Toddlers: Learning by Playing
It might look like just child's play, but toddlers are hard at work learning important physical skills as they gain muscle control, balance, and coordination.
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Raising a Fit Preschooler
Preschoolers have a lot of energy, and the physical skills and coordination to ride a tricycle or chase a butterfly.
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Rainy Day Fun
Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained and off the couch when the weather's bad? These quick-and-easy ideas will keep them happy and busy.
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Learning, Play, and Your Newborn
Play is the primary way that infants learn how to move, communicate, socialize, and understand their surroundings. And during the first month of life, your baby will learn by interacting with you.
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Learning, Play, and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old
Your infant will learn to sit during this time, and in the next few months will begin exploring by reaching out for objects, grasping and inspecting them.
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Learning, Play, and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old
After learning to recognize your voice, your face, and your touch, your baby will start responding more to you during these months and even give you a smile!
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Learning, Play, and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old
Kids go from babies to toddlers during this time, from first steps to walking well. They also make major strides in language and communication.
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Fitness and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old
Kids this age are naturally active, so be sure to provide lots of opportunities for your child to practice basic skills, such as running, kicking, and throwing.