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Swing Set Smarts: Extending Learning to the Playground

The link between physical activity and learning is strong. Children learn by doing and being actively engaged. Not only does physical activity promote physical development, it also supports cognitive, social and emotional development. While research has proven these points, they are also evident when...

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Mind in the Making: The 7 Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

How can families and teachers give kids the life skills they need to cope in our multi-tasking, multimedia, modern world?

Bright Horizons, in conjunction with Families and Work Institute and Ellen Galinsky, present a parent webinar about the skills adults and children need in order to succeed in the 21st century.

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Parenting Advice: Who Do You Turn To?

Thursday, May 23, 2013

I’ve been thinking a lot about where to go for parenting advice. The truth is that I’m actually struggling with some of my son’s toddler behaviors. And the fact that he responds differently (or not at all) to the “bag of positive discipline tricks” I used on my daughter has increased the need to find

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American Academy of Pediatrics Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

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Consumer Product Safety Commission Lists recalled products which may still be in consumer's homes. A must-visit web site if you frequent children's resale shops!

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Growing at Bright Horizons An online destination designed to help you and your child grow together. This family resource for growing children is full of challenging activities, family-friendly educational information, and valuable parenting tips.

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Growing Readers Review The Growing Readers Review is a publication for parents and teachers. With author interviews, illustrator spotlights, and suggested activities to do with featured books, the Review is a dynamic publication that helps parents to bring literature to life for their children.

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Sign up for e-family news informative weekly article e-mailed to families regarding current topics that range from healthy snacks and family dynamics, to news reports and safety tips.

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The Bright Horizons Foundation For Children Bright Horizons Family Solutions is committed to making a difference, not only in the lives of the thousands of children we care for daily, but also in the communities where we live and work. The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children is our company's way of making sure that the closing line of our mission statement "to make a difference in the lives of children and families and in the communities where we live and work" is put into practice each day. Click here to learn more about The Bright Horizons Foundation For Children.

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