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Why Does Inflammation Matter to Child Development?

Why Does Inflammation Matter to Child Development?

The immune system defends the body against infection and other challenges that can cause harm. One of the most important

August 20, 2020 3:35 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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Preparing for Emergencies | Brain Building Tips for Families

Preparing for Emergencies | Brain Building Tips for Families

It is important to ensure that you and your family are well-prepared and ready should disaster strike; preparedness and planning

April 10, 2020 4:41 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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Kindergarten Readiness & February Fun

Kindergarten Readiness & February Fun

February’s Buzz is filled with steps to prepare you and your child for the journey to kindergarten, a sweet list

February 3, 2020 11:46 am No Comments Angela McKibben
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Spark Creativity! | THE BUZZ August Edition

Spark Creativity! | THE BUZZ August Edition

Spark creativity! AFK’s Buzz newsletter is all about nurturing your child’s creative side – it helps brain development and builds

August 15, 2019 1:34 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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Reading Counts!

Reading Counts!

Counting pictures of items, such as in a picture book, rather than physical items is a stronger way to support

June 26, 2019 10:17 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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Serve & Return | Building Your Child’s Brain

Serve & Return | Building Your Child’s Brain

Did you know that you can help build a child’s brain – starting even before babies can talk? Simple serve

May 22, 2019 9:53 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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Brain Building – It takes Two!

Brain Building – It takes Two!

Child-adult relationships that are responsive and attentive—with lots of back and forth interactions—build a strong foundation in a child’s brain

October 24, 2018 11:59 am No Comments Angela McKibben
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Brain Building

Brain Building

Children’s brain development is an ongoing process. In the first few years of life, more than 1 million new neural

July 12, 2018 2:48 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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Dad Talk | Boosting Children’s Language Skills

Dad Talk | Boosting Children’s Language Skills

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — A child’s first teachers are his parents and caregivers. While social scientists have studied the

July 5, 2018 9:42 am No Comments Angela McKibben
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Kindergarten | Is Your Child Ready?

Kindergarten | Is Your Child Ready?

All children develop In their own way. These are some general things for your family to think about when getting

June 18, 2018 3:29 pm No Comments Angela McKibben
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