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Build observation skills

Encourage your child's natural curiosity and strengthen his observation skills with this game.

What's missing?

Place five small items on a tray. Have your little one stare at them for 30 seconds and then look away. Remove one item and ask him what's missing. Make the game harder by putting out more items and varying the number that you take away. Or add an item instead of removing one. Turn the tables by having your child prepare the tray for you.

NUTRITION

Did you know that childhood obesity is an epidemic in America today. About 15 percent of children are obese, and another 30 percent are overweight. Experts blame the problem on too much television and too little exercise, along with soda and junk food crowding out fruits, vegetables, and healthy drinks in youngsters' diets.