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Videos, For very young children, play is a serious business and can bring a lifetime of benefits. As Harvard University's Dr. Jack Shonkoff says: "Play is exploration. Play is trying things. Play is trying to figure out [why] when you do one thing, something else happens. Play is trying to develop a sense of mastery of the world."  The good news is…, 1. Baby mobile, Why: Develops hand-eye coordination and stimulates visual skills. , 2. Peekaboo, Why: Helps children to understand that people and things exist even if they don't see them., 3. Build-a-band, Why: Stimulates the coordination movements and helps strengthen your young child's hands., 4. Shake shake shake, Why: Stimulates your baby's ability to see, hear and grasp objects., 5. Sort the shapes, Why: Helps children learn to classify objects based on colour, shape, size., 6. Tickle tickle, Why: Helps develop senses and encourages communication., 7. Imagination builder, Why: Helps develop your child's thinking, imagination and movement coordination. Videos filmed by UNICEF Paraguay. Watch in Spanish .  , Did you find this content useful? 

copy, Keeping little ones busy can be a full-time job, so it's always useful to have ideas on-hand for fun activities that you can do together. The best way for children to learn, no matter their abilities, is through play. Play is all about discovery — and having fun. Here are 10 stimulating activities that you can do indoors with your child. Be…, Did you find this content useful? 

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In the first 1,000 days of life (first 3 years), your child’s brain develops faster than at any other time. Even more incredible is that before young children can even talk, you can help with that brain building. How? Through serve and return! >>Watch Building babies’ brains through play: Mini Parenting Master Class   With help from our…, The 'name game', Rebeccka and her baby Naybare Sheba (5 months) at the POC (ISIS Point of Care Clinic) Mbarara RRH (Regional Referral Hospital) South Western Uganda. Add some fun to your morning routine! Dressing your child is a great opportunity to help her make important language connections. As you observe her interest in each article of clothing you put on,…, Food time fun!, On 23 July, 2019, Joaquín, 2, is offered broccoli by his mother, Rosina, during lunch at their home in a rural area of the department of San José, Uruguay. Explore your kitchen with your child – it’s full of exciting sights, colours, shapes and smells for your baby to explore. Support and encourage your child’s curiosity by paying close attention…, Bath time play, Daw Nyo Nyo Aye bathes her daughter Kyal Zin Naing (10 months) at her home, Lay Bway Chaung Village, Kan Gyi Daunt township, Irrawaddy region, Myanmar. Grab some bath toys or a ball and get ready to play! Let your baby pick the toy that grabs her interest first. Play with her back and forth, and when she’s ready to move to the next toy make a…, Point and learn, Zakir smiles as he watches joy on his son's face in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Whether it’s in the car or around the neighbourhood, there are lots of things to see when walking outside. Pay attention to what your baby seems interested in through his gestures, gaze or sounds and point to it while telling your baby what it is: “Oh do you see the bird? That’…, Food swap, Refugee mother feeding her baby at ADRA community centre in Belgrade, Serbia. When feeding your baby a snack, take turns in who does the feeding. Feed her one piece and let her pick up the next piece herself. Even if it takes some time, wait for your child to respond. Taking turns helps build her confidence and social skills. This would be a great…, Did you find this content useful? 

intro, 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…

intro, For both babies and very young children, all important learning takes place within the context of play. Play is exploration, trying new things, learning about cause and effect and developing an understanding of the world around them. Provide a safe and nurturing environment for your curious child with these five fun tips for creative brain…

intro, During the earliest years of life, the brain develops at a speed never repeated again. Because this period is so critical for building a child's foundation for long-term health, development and learning, it's important to take time for brain-building activities with your little one — and have fun doing it! Here are five ways to stimulate brain…

It can be hard to talk to your children about racism. Some parents worry about exposing their children to issues like racism and discrimination at an early age. Others shy away from talking about something they themselves might not fully understand or don’t feel comfortable discussing. Yet others, especially those who have experienced racism,…, How to talk to your child about racism, The way children understand the world evolves as they grow, but it’s never too late to talk to them about equality and racism. Here are some age-appropriate ways to start that conversation and explain that racism is always wrong: Under 5 years At this age, children may begin to notice and point out differences in people they see around them. As a…, Celebrate diversity, Try to find ways to introduce your child to diverse cultures and people from different races and ethnicities. Such positive interactions with other racial and social groups early on help decrease prejudice and encourage more cross-group friendships.  You can also bring the outside world into your home. Explore food from other cultures, read their…, You are the example your child follows, Parents are children’s introduction to the world. What they see you do is as important as what they hear you say.  Like language, prejudice is learned over time . In helping your child recognize and confront racial bias, you should first consider your own — does your friend circle or people you work with represent a diverse and inclusive group?…