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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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A checklist created by child development experts and new and expecting parents to guide you in what to look for, what to ask, and how to make the best decision when choosing child care for your infant.
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