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Singing and Dancing as Active Play for Babies and Toddlers
Most adults sing and dance with babies and toddlers instinctively -- the bouncing, the "Wheels on the Bus", the impromptu kitchen dance party. What fe...
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Safety
Water Safety for Children Under Three
Water safety for very young children requires a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simple rules or swimming lessons. Children under three are dev...
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Staying Safe Near Roads During Walks
Traffic is a significant hazard for young children, and the surrounding environment of roads can be dangerous in ways that parents might not always re...
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Why a Child Should Never Be Left Alone Near Water
Drowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional death among young children, and it can happen faster than many parents realize. A child can dro...
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Car Safety for Children
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of unintentional death and injury among young children. However, the vast majority of these injuries and dea...
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Beach Safety for Babies and Toddlers
Beach visits can be wonderful family experiences, but they present unique challenges and hazards for babies and toddlers. The combination of sun expos...
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Reading as a Play Activity for Young Children: How to Make Story Time Work
Reading to young children is one of the most consistently recommended parenting activities, and for good reason: the evidence for its developmental be...
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Music Games for Babies and Toddlers: Songs, Rhythm, and Instruments
Singing to a baby is one of the oldest and most universal practices in human childcare. It predates all formal child development research, and that in...
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Health
Household Allergies in Toddlers: Dust Mites, Pets, and Mould
A toddler with a persistently runny nose, frequent sneezing, or eczema that never fully clears may have a household allergy. Unlike pollen allergy, wh...
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Educational Apps for Children Under Three: What the Evidence Shows
The market for educational apps aimed at children under 3 is enormous, and the marketing language is confident: brain-building, language-developing, s...
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Health
Cystitis in Young Children: Recognising and Treating Bladder Infections
Urinary tract infections are among the most common bacterial infections in childhood, and cystitis -- infection of the bladder -- is the most frequent...
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