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5 activities to develop a connection with your child

Eat, play, love: Loving ways to help build your child’s brain.

by UNICEF
Queen Ndlovu, 34 years, and her daugther Neo, whose name means 'beautiful gift'. Queen lives in Chiawelo, a township in the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa.
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The early years lay the foundation for how happy and healthy children will be later in life. Providing a safe, loving environment for your child helps them to grow emotionally and mentally. Try to find opportunities to spend quality time with your child and have fun together! Here are five ways you can bond with your child and help their mind grow in the process.

Quiet time
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Can you copy me?
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What's that sound?
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Sock puppets
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Drawing family and friends
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