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A father and his young daughter draw together on one large sheet of paper at a wooden kitchen table.
A child's crayon drawing of a house, a sun and a tree, surrounded by colored pencils, a small watercolor palette and a brush on a wooden table, seen from above.
A mother's hand and a small child's hand turn the page of a large picture book together.
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The Parent Guide: from first smiles to teen years

What many children do at each stage from birth to age 14, what you can try at home, and the kinds of books to look for. Six stages, free to read, with the sources behind every page.

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Stage 10–1yrsGetting to know the world Stage 21–3yrsExploring, naming and scribbling Stage 33–5yrsPretending, asking and telling stories Stage 46–8yrsFirst grade and growing independence Stage 59–11yrsFriends, privacy and the start of puberty Stage 612–14yrsIndependence, body changes and big feelings
How to Draw Books for Kids ages 6–8 by Aurora Minds
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Color & Talk free printable activity by Aurora Minds Editorial
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Color & Talk

Turn coloring time into an opportunity to connect. Explore this free printable activity designed to encourage creativity, conversation, and meaningful moments together.

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