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Physical Activities for Mobile Infants in Child Care Centers

Mobile infants, babies old enough to crawl and learning to walk, who spend time in child care centers can benefit from physical activities aimed at their age and development levels. When planning activities, remember that infants learn very differently from older children. According to the Child Development Lab (CDL) at the University of Illinois, infants begin to understand and interact with their environment at the same time that they learn to stand, crawl, and walk with support.

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Pay Down Holiday Debt Quickly in 5 Simple Steps

If you're among the 36% of shoppers who racked up $1,181 in holiday debt, don't dilly dally. Taking action quickly to pay down these balances will help you save money and avoid useless fees. Tackling debt is overwhelming if you don't know where to start. However, this step-by-step guide will show you how to pay…

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Rainbow Rabbit: Inspiring Empathy and Acceptance in Children

Rainbow Rabbit is a cute, cuddly, fictional character, whose story of empathy, acceptance and overcoming odds has won him widespread admiration and affection of children and adults all across the globe. The book, written by my grandfather, has empowered children, adults and educators across the country (and beyond) to stay true to themselves and embrace their uniqueness, despite many obstacles that can remain in our path. The book has also launched a popular school program available from grades Pre-K through Third Grade.

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10 Things Happy Moms Do Differently

“Today’s feminism isn’t about women doing it all. It’s about women NOT having to do it all.” -Gloria SteinemI began buying into the myth of “doing it all” at an early age. In my 20s, I had my checklist life in mind: start a lucrative career right after college, meet someone and fall in love, get married by age 30, get my career to a successful enough point that I could …