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First Things First update for May 2

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May 2018
Reading, Language and Early Literacy
“Your job as a parent, in these early years, is to encourage a love of language and books,” says our guest, Jenny Volpe, CEO of Make Way for Books. Hear more about how to help your baby or toddler on the path to being a good reader.
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Quality time doesn’t have to cost a thing
“I had to cancel our trip to Legoland, and it nearly broke my heart.” Read the story of how an unexpected car repair bill led a single mom to realize that the best we can give our children starts with ourselves.
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Video: The Baby Brain
From birth to age 5, a child’s brain develops more than any other time in life. And the quality of a child’s experiences in their early years helps shape how their brain develops. Check out the video to see how the connections being made now can impact the future of your child’s well being.
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Playtime is serious business
Play is a natural and important way young children discover and learn. Parents and caring adults can do their part by encouraging and participating in it.
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