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Child development

With expert guidance and tips, we’re with you for every step of your child’s journey.

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Your child’s environment and experiences shape how happy, healthy and smart they will grow up to be. From pregnancy to preschool, here’s how you can make every moment count.

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Pregnancy 

Your guide to nine months of growing with your child.

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Pregnancy milestones

Your guide to 40 weeks of growing together with your little one

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What to eat when pregnant

Tips for nourishing your growing baby

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What to avoid when pregnant

How to keep your growing baby safe

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Navigating an unplanned pregnancy in South Africa

Guidance for teens and parents

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Your baby's developmental milestones

Find out about your little one's journey during the first two years of life.

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Your baby's developmental milestones at 2 months

Everything you need to know about your growing 2-month-old

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Your baby's developmental milestones at 4 months

Everything you need to know about your growing 4-month-old

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Your baby's developmental milestones at 6 months

Everything you need to know about your growing 6-month-old

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Your baby's developmental milestones at 9 months

Everything you need to know about your growing 9-month-old

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Your toddler's developmental milestones at 1 year

Everything you need to know about your growing 1-year-old

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Your toddler's developmental milestones at 18 months

Everything you need to know about your growing 18-month-old

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Your toddler's developmental milestones at 2 years

Everything you need to know about your growing 2-year-old

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Babies and toddlers

Answers to your top questions about your little one's development.

Watch: A Harvard professor shares his important play tips to boost your child’s brain.

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How babies learn through play

Discover why play is so important for babies' development

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How to introduce science to your toddler

Your little one is already a natural scientist

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How to introduce maths to your toddler

Playful ways to learn are everywhere

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Building babies’ brains through play

A Harvard professor's tips on how to boost your baby's brain development

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Babies need humans, not screens

Find out why, and how, too much screen time can harm your child

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21 learning activities for babies and toddlers

Never run out of ideas for playful ways to support your child’s development

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Early learning and development ideas for parents

This guide provides you with ideas on how to support your child’s development.

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How to teach your child to love reading

What you need to know about raising a reader

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How to prepare your child for preschool

8 playful ways to ease the transition

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How to manage your child’s separation anxiety

What you need to know about supporting your young one

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How to introduce science to your toddler

Your little one is already a natural scientist

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How to introduce maths to your toddler

Playful ways to learn are everywhere

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The science of play

It’s not just fun – it’s fundamental to your child’s development

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Child care

Expert parenting tips on everything from handling big conversations to getting the most out of play

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Health and well-being

Science-backed information for looking after your family’s health

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Food and nutrition

Learn how to set your child on a path to healthy habits for life

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UNICEF parenting

Helping parents give children in South Africa the best start in life.

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