are attached Babies are more likely to initiate social interaction. They begin to: Play peek-a-boo Pay attention to own name Smile spontaneously Laugh aloud Babies show a wider emotional range and ...

Teach kids to recognize and name their feelings — while having fun — with toys that show them different facial expressions.

After-school activities provide a host of benefits ... “That kind of group play is critical for social-emotional development,” Pittman says. Many parents find it difficult to manage the ...

Balancing structured activities with free play is ... to chronic stress and supports their cognitive, social, emotional and psychomotor development, laying a strong foundation for their future ...