Helping Your Preschool Child Scientists who study how the brain works have shown that children learn earlier-and learn more-than we once thought possible. From birth through age 5, children are developing the language, thinking, physical, emotional and social skills that they will need for the rest of their lives. Research shows clearly that children are more likely to succeed in learning when their families actively support them. Families who involve their children in activities that allow the children to talk, explore, experiment and wonder show that learning is both enjoyable and important. They motivate their children to take pleasure in learning and to want to learn more. They prepare them to be successful in school-and in life. There is a strong connection between the development a child undergoes early in life and the level of success that the child will experience later in life. When young children are provided an environment rich in language and literacy interactions and full of opportunities to listen to and use language constantly, they can begin to acquire the essential building blocks for learning how to read. A child who enters school without these skills runs a significant risk of starting behind and staying behind. Scientists who study how the brain works have shown that children learn earlier-and learn more-than we once thought possible. From birth through age 5, children are developing the language, thinking, physical, emotional and social skills that they will need for the rest of their lives. more > When to call the doctore> Baby Safety Checklist Baby Shopping List Caring For Your Newborn Child Care Setting Child Proofing Your Home Shower Etiquitte The do's and dont's of planning a baby shower. Who to invite, when to hold the shower, etc. Baby Naming Tips What to watch out for when naming your baby. Remember, your child has to live with the name for their entire life. Shower Games Fun, creative games to keep your guests laughing and having a good time Showers do not have to be boring Enter Birth Year Top 100 Names by Decade 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950 1940 1930 1920 1910 1900      Top 5 Names by State AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY

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