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If you're concerned about your toddler getting a healthy meal or snack when he heads off to nursery school, daycare or the babysitter's, fix it yourself! He'll like the grown-up feeling of carrying his own lunch box and you'll rest easy knowing he's getting the nutrition he may need.
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Turn laundry day into a fun learning experience for your toddler. Let him sort dirty clothes into lights and darks and have him identify each garment’s color. Give him the clean towels and show him how to make squares, rectangles and triangles. Let him try matching the socks, coaxing him to find each one’s “twin.”

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies don't actually need to wear shoes until they start learning to walk. Going shoeless indoors allows your infant's feet to grow normally, helps them develop strength and lets her experiment with grasping with her toes. If you want to keep her feet warm or protect them from the elements, opt for soft-soled slippers, booties or nonskid socks.