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May 2023
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Milestones To Watch Out For: Don't Let H...

Erin Hyer
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Send us a text Just 15 minutes of PLAY can spark millions of brain connections. The more present you are… the more you understand your baby/child.Slow is usually always better than fast.Let your baby / toddler linger AND practice at the level she is working through, even if it seems slow to you… Babies / toddlers will move along to the next level when they ... Show More
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