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          Building Strong Social/Emotional Skills

          January 31, 2025

          A smiling man, woman, and child sit together on the floor in a cozy kitchen, laughing and holding hands, creating a warm and joyful family moment.Raising children involves more than ensuring their physical well-being, it’s also about supporting their emotional and social development. It is never too early to start teaching children about the building blocks of healthy relationships that include empathy, respect and communication.

          Here are a few ways you can teach and model how to create and maintain meaningful relationships.

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          Play the Day Away!

          September 26, 2024

          Two young children sit on a wooden floor, playing with colorful plastic building blocks scattered around them in a bright room with large windows and curtains.Building a castle of blocks, dreaming up a dramatic plot for dolls or running a pretend restaurant with plastic food. These are all great ways to play—and learn!

          Play is essential for early childhood development, which spans ages zero to eight. It serves as a powerful channel for young children to  explore, learn and make sense of the world around them.

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