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          Enjoy These No-Bake Monster Cookies

          June 25, 2026

          Cooking and baking with your child is a great way to teach them about about math, help improve fine motor skills and increase confidence. This is a life-long skill that you can start early with your toddler or preschooler.

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          Summer Water Safety Guidelines

          May 28, 2025

          A young child wearing pink swim gear and yellow goggles practices swimming in a pool, reaching forward with both arms, while an adult in a red swim cap smiles and watches from nearby.

          On hot summer days it’s hard to resist playing in or near water. Although water play is fun and relaxing, remember to remain aware and vigilant about safety. This is exceptionally important since the leading cause of death for children under age 4 is drowning. In addition to the dangers around a pool, there are also dangers inside the home. Here are eight tips to help keep children safe.

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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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