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  Developmentally appropriate practice: Knowing what is individually appropriate

  Published on April 24, 2017
  It is important teachers care for children as individuals.

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  Developmentally appropriate practice: Knowing about child development and learning

  Published on April 24, 2017
  It is important teachers understand children’s development.

• Are screen-based devices affecting the quality of your family’s sleep?

  Published on April 5, 2017
  Tips for ensuring your family's technology use doesn't interfere with their sleep schedule.

• Strategies to help your family navigate the media landscape

  Published on April 5, 2017
  Explore ways to help young people and adults use screen-based devices in healthy ways.

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  You can still play outside when it’s raining

  Published on April 3, 2017
  Rain may make you wet, but it shouldn’t prevent you from playing outside with children. There are lots of great activities you can do in the rain with the proper clothing.

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  April is the Month of the Young Child

  Published on April 3, 2017
  Take time to celebrate young children this month with a different theme each week.

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  Ten must-have toys and activities for increasing your toddler’s developmental skills

  Published on April 3, 2017
  Choosing appropriate toys, games and activities to enhance your toddler's growth and development.

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  Eight must-have toys and activities for increasing your infant’s developmental skills

  Published on April 3, 2017
  A list of eight appropriate activities that help to increase an infant’s development of motor, social, emotional and language skills.

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  Ready-made resources to support military volunteer groups

  Published on March 31, 2017
  MSU Extension has resources to support your family readiness, key spouse or work-life group activities.

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  Tips for keeping infants safe

  Published on March 29, 2017
  Practice these tips to protect your infant or other babies in your care.

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  Taking children to their first baseball game

  Published on March 27, 2017
  The minor league baseball experience is designed for family fun and a great place for children attending their first baseball game.

• Tips for breast milk safety

  Published on February 15, 2017
  How to keep breast milk safe from foodborne illness.

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  Purpose of playing with play dough

  Published on January 6, 2017
  Beyond just being fun, play dough supports early childhood skill development in several ways.

• Cutting back on added sugars can improve your family's health

  Published on December 27, 2016
  Monitoring your family's sugar intake could pay dividends in the future.

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  When the weather outside is frightful… kids still need to play!

  Published on December 22, 2016
  Seven ideas for indoor large-motor play opportunities on cold winter days.

• Practical potty training tips

  Published on December 21, 2016
  Follow these tips to make potty training less frustrating.

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  No need to hurry child development

  Published on December 15, 2016
  Being in the emergent stage is a legitimate place for a child to be when they develop a new skill.

• Learn about the updated safe sleep guidelines

  Published on December 8, 2016
  In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated their guidelines to assist parents and child care givers in keeping infants safe during sleep time.

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  Toys that create high quality play

  Published on November 29, 2016
  A helpful guide to making the right choice while shopping for the child in your life this holiday season.

• Give the gift of healthy brain development this holiday season

  Published on November 23, 2016
  Too many highly gendered toys can limit healthy brain development.