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Information and inspiration for parents and caregivers of babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Build early literacy and a love of reading at home

October 23, 2026
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Learn how simple moments of reading, talking and connection can build early literacy skills and help your child develop a love of books at home. Read More

Pay attention to your child’s development

2/27/2018
infants

Every child develops at their own pace, but there are certain milestones they should reach from birth to 5 years old.

Reading with your child builds more than just words

2/6/2018
early learning

Reading together helps young children develop important life skills as well as language and literacy.

FaceTime can help babies connect with long-distance relatives

1/26/2018
screentime

Video chat is an exception to pediatricians’ “no screens for babies” recommendation because it enables responsive, back-and-forth…

Teen parents: Keeping your dreams alive

1/19/2018
parenting

Being a young parent isn’t easy, but with a team of supporters and a solid plan, you can achieve your goals and be an even better parent.

Bringing books to life

1/5/2018
language & literacy

Reading engages parts of the brain that store memories for vision, touch, physical activity and other functions. Here are some suggestions to help make books…

Our guide to toys that help young kids learn and grow

12/8/2017
play

Check out our interactive guide to inexpensive (or free) toys and gifts that promote learning and language development in babies, toddlers and preschoolers.…

Sharing takes understanding

11/17/2017
child development

Sharing is a big, complex concept for young kids. They aren’t able to understand it or develop the skills to share until they’re 3 or 4, or even…

conversation helps kids develop language skills

“In child development, conversation is the golden nugget.”

11/1/2017
infants

What’s the best thing parents can do to support their child’s development? We asked Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, an expert on how young children learn and…

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