are attached Babies are more likely to initiate social interaction. They begin to: Play peek-a-boo Pay attention to own name Smile spontaneously Laugh aloud Babies show a wider emotional range and ...

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The school’s philosophy is that free play is essential for physical, cognitive, linguistic, and social development in young children. The most striking difference between the two sets of ...

Why taking turns is so important Taking turns is needed for language learning and social development. How babies tune into sing-song voices Speaking in high-pitched 'baby voices' makes it easier ...

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A parent-led intervention that supports the social development of babies displaying early signs of autism has significantly reduced the likelihood of an autism diagnosis being made in early childhood, ...

In this short video below, child development expert Dr Michelle ... but it's a great way for you to help your baby to practise their social skills. What we want to see is whether they are curious ...