Children who receive warm and responsive caregiving, such as touching, rocking, talking and smiling, get along better with other children and perform better in school than children who are less securely attached. Talk, read and sing to your child. Talk and sing about daily events. Read stories in a way that encourages older babies and toddlers to participate by answering questions, pointing to what they see in a book or by repeating rhymes and refrains. Encourage safe exploration and play.
Children learn through playing.
Blocks, art and pretending all help children develop curiosity, language, problem-solving skills and mathematics. Use discipline as an opportunity to teach. Parents need to set limits that help teach children, rather than punish them. Choose quality child care and stay involved. After choosing your provider, stay involved.