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Understanding how a child’s brain develops and what you can do to foster that development is important for all parents. While we can’t control the nature part of a child’s development, we can provide a nurturing environment to enhance what’s already been established.

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.

If you are visiting San Francisco or living in and around the area, there are many places to go to for families with children of all ages. Toddlers can enjoy San Francisco in many different ways by going to places where they can have hours of enjoyment and learning. Some of the places offer activities that will help toddlers learn and explore new things. Other places allow for fun and games to help them stay active.

Toddlers learn through active exploration and play in their daily lives. Many traditional childhood games provide opportunities for toddlers to practice their growing physical and cognitive skills. Learning games for toddlers are often simple and use items found in most homes. Sorting, counting, memory and large motor skills are common themes for learning games for toddlers.