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Teaching science concepts to your toddler

Back in 1996, the National Resource Council of the National Academy of
Sciences released the National Science Education Standards, which outline what students need to know, understand and be able to do to be scientifically literate at various grades. I don’t see the original publication any longer on the National Academies website, but the Department of […]

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Teach math to your child…early!

To ensure that your child is ready for the real world of school and work, you have to get involved early in childhood education and stay involved throughout your child’s schooling. Mathematics and counting (along with reading and writing) are fundamental parts of your child’s learning.
Even before kindergarten, your child should learn beginning concepts in […]

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Early learning from birth to age 2

I know there are lots of books on education and child development out there, but I was looking for freely available, authoritative information on infant and child development, especially milestones. If we are buying toys and games for our babies and children, they should support the stages of growth they are in, right?
Interestingly, it […]

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Free Stuff for New Parents and Babies!

I first found these sites a few years ago when I was pregnant with my son (who just turned 2 in July – time does fly). Consider this a mini-guide to get started finding free stuff for moms and gifts and toys for babies on the web. DestinyBaby.com is not affiliated with any of the […]