Children
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Learning Language
If you’re like most adults, learning a new language can be challenging. But the average baby learns a new language relatively easily. Babies learn language by hearing other people speak around them and by practicing making those sounds. Here is some information on how babies learn language and ways you can help your baby.
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The Role of Music in Brain Development
Children who grow up listening to music develop strong music-related connections in the brain. Some of these music pathways actually affect the way we think. Listening to classical music seems to improve our spatial reasoning, at least for a short time. And learning to play an instrument may have an even longer effect on certain thinking skills. Here is some information on how music affects our brains and ideas on how to help nurture children’s love of music.
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Is Breast Milk Best?
Deciding how to feed your baby is one of the most important decisions expectant parents make during pregnancy. The first year of your baby’s life is a time of rapid growth. By making sure your
baby gets the nourishment he needs, he’ll be able to develop to his fullest potential. This publication address questions you may have regarding breast- vs. bottle-feeding and what you can to do enhance your baby’s brain development.|
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What to Eat When You’re Expecting
Your diet is important throughout your pregnancy. However, there are some special needs to consider during each trimester. You can help your baby get a healthy start in life by eating a variety of nutritious foods and making sure you gain enough wait. This publication explains what to eat for each trimester and offers insight on eating the right foods.
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Breakfast Fuels Your Day
Learn why breakfast is essential to good health, and encourage your children to make breakfast more interesting with healthy toppings for their hot or cold cereal.
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How Much Physical Activity?
Find out how much physical activity young children need, and encourage your child to be active by playing a freeze dance game with music.
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A Healthy Breakfast Feeds the Brain
Read about the connection between a healthy breakfast and children’s learning, and work with your child to make a fruit smoothie for breakfast.
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Current Physical Activity Trends
Read about current trends in physical activity, and help your child be active by finding creative ways to move while drawing with sidewalk chalk.
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What to Eat for Breakfast?
Check out breakfast ideas that include foods from several food groups, and encourage your child to draw a favorite breakfast food.
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