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Touch is essential to a baby’s development. When touch is absent, striking negative impacts generally occur, including delayed development in the child’s growth, higher stress levels, increased illnesses, and a multitude of other issues.

Messy play offers one of the best learning and developmental experiences your young child can have. It is a wonderful opportunity to nurture your child’s creativity and enhance motor skills, language, and social-emotional development.

Did you know most babies cry the most during the first four months of life? Check out the most common reasons why babies cry and solutions for them.

To do well and thrive, your baby needs a secure attachment with someone who loves and cares for it — i.e. you! This quick guide will help you navigate your way through what your baby needs from you.

Help your child see how truly wonderful they are. Here are a few affirmations you can use and words that your child will love to hear. Use them frequently!

The fun use of board games is another wonderful opportunity for parent-child interactions that can promote and enhance learning lessons for life. Here’s how.