Singing to a child is a great way to encourage musical development; but what are some additional ways to support very young children in this developmental milestone?

Here are some ways that families can support these their child's new skills as they develop.

Here are some other helpful tips to assist your child in his or her adjustment to school.

How old did Henry have to be before I could share my love of food? Could I share this passion with him while his food consisted of pureed vegetables or bite-sized finger foods?

It allowed me to really appreciate the “team behind my teacher” when we attended a parent–teacher conference that included so many support staff and teachers, including an occupational therapist, speech therapist, and special education teacher.

Just as infants and toddlers need experience crawling or scooting to learn to walk and babbling and crying to learn to talk, they need to practice using their hands to control art supplies and practice using their minds to figure out how art supplies work

They enjoyed each other like they never had before in that muddy corner of the back yard.

As Walter Drew and Marcia Nell say, “Memories of joyful and meaningful play experiences help bind families together emotionally, even long after children are grown.”

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