Learning & Play

• Learning, Play, and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

  Your baby is learning more about the world through play and is beginning to use words. Keep those toys and games coming!

• Learning, Play, and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

  Kids go from babies to toddlers during this time, from first steps to walking well. They also make major strides in language and communication.

• Learning, Play, and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

  After learning to recognize your voice, your face, and your touch, your baby will start responding more to you during these months and even give you a smile!

• Learning, Play, and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

  Your infant will learn to sit during this time, and in the next few months will begin exploring by reaching out for objects, grasping and inspecting them.

• Learning, Play, and Your Newborn

  Play is the primary way that infants learn how to move, communicate, socialize, and understand their surroundings. And during the first month of life, your baby will learn by interacting with you.

• Managing Your Toddler’s Behavior (Video)

  Learn how to encourage good behavior, handle tantrums, and keep your cool when parenting your toddler.

• Play & Learn (Topic Center)

  This site helps parents promote active and imaginative play throughout all stages of childhood. Learn which activities inspire and motivate, and which toys are not only safer, but smarter, too.

• Rainy Day Fun

  Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained and off the couch when the weather’s bad? These quick-and-easy ideas will keep them happy and busy.

• Safe Exploring for Preschoolers

  Kids ages 3-5 have tons of energy and are eager to walk, run, dance, and play. It’s a great age for exploration too.

• Safe Exploring for Toddlers

  Toddlers are learning to talk, to walk and run, and to assert their independence. For many in this age group, “outside” and “play” are common requests.