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Keep trying – why persistence is important for your baby's development

Most of us wonder what we need to do to help our children to develop and learn, and this is something that interests researchers too! There is lots of evidence about the importance of responsive interactions, so adults noticing and responding to children’s interests and emotions.

You'll have probably noticed during the last few months that your baby is becoming more focused as they explore and play with toys and objects. As you watch them you might be able to see what their goal is, and that they seem more focused on achieving what they have in mind.

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Keep trying – why persistence is important for your baby's development

Most of us wonder what we need to do to help our children to develop and learn, and this is something that interests researchers too! There is lots of evidence about the importance of responsive interactions, so adults noticing and responding to children’s interests and emotions.

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Latest C12 1 Posts

Keep trying – why persistence is important for your baby's development

Most of us wonder what we need to do to help our children to develop and learn, and this is something that interests researchers too! There is lots of evidence about the importance of responsive interactions, so adults noticing and responding to children’s interests and emotions.