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Playing with bubbles is fun, and can help your child with visual attention skills, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skill development and more. Version: July 2012
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Does your child protest about having a haircut? This response is quite common. Many children find haircuts scary or unpleasant. You can reduce this reaction by preparing the environment, helping your child to know what to expect and making a visit to the hairdresser as easy and positive as possible. Version: April 2012
Hand skills develop alongside other skills. Playing with your baby, and providing them with things they find interesting, will help their overall development including their hand skills. Version: August 2012
It is important for our two hands to be able to work together well. Many activities such as getting dressed, using tools, writing or cooking need our hands to work together. Version: April 2012
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If children have a wide and varied vocabulary, it will help them to understand and describe their experiences, thoughts and ideas. Version: October 2012
Concepts, such as opposites, are important and can be easier to learn because they relate directly to something children experience. Try teaching opposites using everyday activities. Version: October 2012
Once your child is using a range of single words, you can help them begin to put two words together. Version: August 2012
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Painting is a fun activity. Learn what you will need, how to make paint base, and activities and ideas. Version: April 2012
Playing with playdough is an enjoyable and satisfying activity for children. It helps them explore and develop creativity, and expression. Version: April 2012
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Playing in a sandpit can be fun. Learn how to get started, what to play with in the sandpit, encouraging your child and safety considerations. Version: June 2012
It takes time and practice to learn how to cut with scissors. Version: October 2012
Growing up with a brother or sister with disability can present a child with a unique family environment. Version: October 2012
Children with disability often need someone to teach them social skills. Version: October 2012
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Tantrums are a normal experience of childhood. Version: December 2012
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Children of all ages can enjoy playing with water. Play alongside your child, and use water play as a fun and stimulating activity. Always supervise your child during water play, for their safety. Version: May 2012
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