R ecognize each child's uniqueness Children grow at different rates. Their ideas and feelings about themselves reflect, in large measure, parents' and caregivers' attitude toward them. If you have questions or concerns about your child's development, contact your local health department or your local school system for school-age children. E xplore with your child As infants grow, they begin to explore the world beyond their caregivers. Parents should encourage this exploration.
Children actually learn through playing.
R espond to your child's cues Among the cues and clues children send to communicate their moods are the sounds they make, the way they move, their facial expressions, and the way they make eye contact. Parents who pay close attention to their child's need for stimulation as well as quiet times, help them form secure attachments. Choose Quality Child Care Research shows that high quality child care and early education can boost children's learning and social skills when they enter school. Frequently visit your child care provider and seek someone who responds warmly and responsively to your child's needs.