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Your Child, Ages 0-6

Dear Parents,

Spring is finally here! Enjoy the nicer weather by getting outside for some fresh air, or celebrate indoors by creating some colorful spring crafts.

Socialization is an important part of your child's development. Help him prepare for preschool and diminish separation anxiety by having him interact with kids his own age.

Everyone gets the urge to do a little spring cleaning this time of year, but are you going too far? We've got ways to help keep your home clean and organized without sacrificing your family's health.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Spring Fever
Enjoy the longer days and warmer weather.

Spring Fever
Family Gardening Tips
A Spring Storybook
Going on a Spring Scavenger Hunt
Spring Craft Activities for Kids
Spring Metamorphosis
Springtime Quiz Fest
More on Spring Fever

Socialization
You can help your preschooler make friends.

Socialization
Teaching Your Preschooler to Get Along
How to Prepare Your Toddler for Separation
Preschoolers Who Aren't in Preschool
Can You Pick Out the Preschooler?
Separation Anxiety
Helping Your Child Make Friends
More on Your Toddler and Preschoolers

Spring Cleaning
Have a clean home without going overboard.

Spring Cleaning
Clean Up
Top 10 Home Maintenance Projects for Spring
Brooms, Brooms, Brooms
The Importance of Chores
Top 10 Spring Cleaning Projects
Modern Hygiene: Are We Too Clean for Our Own Good?
Home Maintenance Schedule
More on Getting Organized

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Poll: Social Circle

How big is your child's social circle? Weigh in now!

34%A loner with few friends.
35%A small group of friends.
22%Many friends and acquaintances.
5%Too many to count.
3%No comment.

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