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Playing with your child

Play helps your child to develop valuable skills for life. Learn about the importance of play, and how to support your child through play.

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Kids and physical play

Play is important for your child’s development and learning. Here's how you can support your child’s play and help them identify and manage risks.

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Playing with your baby

Playing is a fun, effective way for your baby to learn. By playing, your baby can learn some of the skills they'll need as they grow up.

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Choosing toys

Toys play an important role in your child's development. Find out more about safety standards for infant toys including size, weight and materials.

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Raising bilingual children

Being bilingual means that you can speak 2 languages. Learn more about the benefits of speaking multiple languages on your child’s development.

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