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Having noticed that the usual techniques often failed to calm crying toddlers, Dr. Karp discovered that the key to effective communication was to speak to them in their own primitive language. When he did, suddenly he was able to soothe their outbursts almost every time! This amazing success led him to the realization that children between the ages of one and four go through four stages of "evolutionary" growth, each linked to the development of...
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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When you play with your toddler they learn essential skills that they don't learn alone. That's why former teacher turned stay-at-home mom, Angela Thayer, filled The Play & Learn Toddler Activities Book with more than 200 toddler activities specifically meant for you and your little one to play and learn together. With toddler activities that reinforce critical skills for each stage of learning, your toddler will learn to make connections, solve problems,...
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[2023]
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"This book uses energetic body and word play to channel young children's energy and encourage them to get moving. Toddlers learn best through movement, and they need lots of physical activity every day. Use the ideas for a fun break, at transition times, or anytime."--
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Pub. Date
2008, c2007
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New parents are often overwhelmed with advice and information on how to maximize their child's potential. This book answers their questions and shows that it isn't the right 'edu-tainment' that nurtures an infant's brain. It is as simple as Attention, Bonding, and Communication, and it's within every parent's ability to provide.
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[2004], c2000
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Whether it is through singing, dancing, talking or cuddling, you can encourage the pathways of your child's brain to make new connections. This book contains 140 games that will promote brain power, improve hand-eye coordination and develop thought processes, imagination and memory. The activities are split into appropriate age groups, ranging from birth-3 months and 33-36 months.
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©2013
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Who Am I in the Lives of Children, ninth edition presents a constructivist, developmental approach to the full range of early childhood education and care programs. Its practical orientation, personal voice, appealing photographs, and numerous stories and examples set it apart. Because of its emphasis on respecting and honoring the individual child, values and ethics, and the personal and professional development of teachers of young children, it...
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Pub. Date
[2005]
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"Babies' actions often speak louder than words! Understanding those actions--and responding appropriately to them--is the key to giving your child a head start to a healthy and happy future. This comprehensive guide will help you help your child express emotions effectively, develop empathy, form healthy friendships, and cope with sepcific challenges"--Back cover.
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Pub. Date
[2012]
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A guide to using play routines to build and accelerate a child's communication skills. Includes instructions and examples, language stimulation tips, techniques, and strategies, charts to monitor progress, ways to incorporate speech development activities into daily routines, etc.
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Pub. Date
[2002]
Description
Nearly 90% of all brain growth occurs in the first five years of life. Parents can capitalize on this impressionable time by improving and varying the sights, sounds, and smells in a child's immediate surroundings. With this eminently practical guide in hand, parents can actively promote the motor, cognitive, and social skills that will make a difference in a child's readiness for formal, academic learning later on. Ideal for busy parents, Make Your...
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Pub. Date
2014.
Description
A Sesame Street advisor and expert in toddler psychology argues that adult success is often established in the developmental preschool years, sharing advice for parents on how to promote such success-driving positive attributes as resilience, self-regulation and empathy.