AAP News Vol. 13 No. 6 June 1997, p. 23
© 1997 American Academy of Pediatrics
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Secret to success? Get involved: 13 ways parents can create healthy, capable learners

Bob McCannon

Thirty years of medical and educational research suggest the following "recipe" for creating healthy, active, curious and capable young learners.

1. Children develop learning skills best in active engagement, so play, and of course, read with your child as much as possible.

2. One of the young brain's best developmental activities is talking with caring adults. Spend time relating. It's fun!


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