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Behavior & Development

A Look at Children’s Development at Different Stages

Curiosity: The Fuel of Development

by Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD

What makes children feel capable? How do children learn to express themselves? How do children problem solve? Find the answers to these questions and more!

Children are naturally curious creatures – constantly exploring, questioning, and wondering. As a teacher, you can help children remain curious and inspired – here’s how!

Find out about babies' temperaments, how they make friendships, learn language, feel safe and secure, how infants soothe and settle themselves and more!

Learn about children’s development age by age with subject specific charts!

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