Infants will respond to a picture book, as early as six months of age. Establish routines and rituals. Positive repeated daily routines and rituals, form strong connections in the brain that provide children with a sense of security. Children who have safe and predictable events in their life have been found to do better in school later on. Encourage safe exploration and play.
Children actually learn through playing.
Make TV watching selective. Use discipline as an opportunity to teach. As children explore their ever-expanding world, they need limits and consistent, loving adult supervision. It is normal for a child to test a rule by breaking it. Never hit or shake your child.