Play & Learn (Topic Center)
Play and Learn
Play is the building block of childhood. Discover how learning through play helps your child's mind develop.
The Magic of Reading
Reading helps kids build life skills, inspires imagination, and teaches them about the world. Here's how to make reading fun.
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Build a Love of Reading
Kids love stories. Yet reading doesn't always come easily. Here's how to build a strong reading foundation, even if you're not a reader yourself.
Create a reader-friendly home
Make reading a daily habit
Help kids enjoy reading
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Reading at Every Age
Reading to babies
Toddler reading time
Story time for preschoolers
Encouraging school-age readers
Screen Time Guidelines
Answers & Advice
It's easy to default to screens when the whole crew is on the road, but old-school games and fun keep kids busy — and keep the peace.
Storytelling is easier than you think, and it teaches kids how to put words together to make meaning.
Some games might improve kids' hand–eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Others don't have benefits, and may even increase kids' aggresive behavior.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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- Health and wellness
- KidsHealth
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- OhioRISE Plan
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- Your primary care provider
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