![]() Children learn by talking, playing, and interacting with others. Don’t put any screens in your child’s bedroom. Limit screen time (TV, tablets, phones, etc.) to no more than 1 hour per day of a children’s program with an adult present.Take trips to the library to let your child pick out books.Encourage him to say sorry and help him find a way to make the person feel better. Help your child notice when he hurts someone’s feelings by describing what you see.For example, give her choices, such as playing music and dancing together, playing outside, or taking a walk together. Your child will have more fun if she can choose the activity. Try to make time for active play each day.Play simple games, such as Tic-Tac-Toe or matching games.For example, “Monsters can feel scary even though they are not real and can’t hurt you.” Help your child learn things he can do when he is afraid, such as hugging a stuffed animal. Comfort your child if he is afraid and talk about his fears.This will help your child learn about the order of events. Use words, such as “first,” “second,” and “finally.” When playing, telling stories, or doing chores, ask your child what comes next.If they can’t work it out, use questions to help them think of other solutions. For example, if they are arguing over who gets to be which superhero, let them work it out. Give your child time to solve her own problems with friends.Play your child’s favorite songs and dance with your child.Teach your child to stop and wait when excited by playing red light, green light, or freeze dance (play music, turn it off, and have everyone freeze when it stops).Let your child help with simple chores, such as bringing in the mail, feeding a pet, or wiping down tables.This will help her learn better speaking skills and helps with future reading and writing skills. Spend time speaking to your child in complete sentences, using “grown-up” words.Teach your child to play outdoor games with friends, such as tag, follow the leader, and hide and seek.Continue to teach your child skills to play with others, such as using words, sharing toys, and taking turns.Let her choose what to wear, play, or eat for a snack. Give your child choices that are simple and healthy.This will help your child learn about numbers and counting. Count simple things, such as fingers, toys, or bananas.If you don’t know the answer, say “I don’t know,” or help your child find the answer in a book, on the Internet, or from another adult. Take time to answer your child’s “why” questions.Join him in pretend play, such as eating the pretend food he cooks. Give your child toys or things that encourage his imagination, such as dress-up clothes, pots and pans to pretend cook, or blocks to build with.Children this age need 10 to 13 hours of sleep a day (including naps). ![]() Avoid any screen time (TV, phone, tablet, etc.) for 1 to 2 hours before bed and don’t put any screens in your child’s bedroom. Let her see you enjoying healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and drinking milk or water. Eat meals with your child when possible.Playing with others helps you child learn the value of sharing and friendship. ![]() Ask about local play groups and pre-school programs.
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