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## Learning and Development

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[Preschooler,](https://blog.mamajoan.com/tag/preschooler) [Learning and Development,](https://blog.mamajoan.com/tag/learning-and-development) [Toys](https://blog.mamajoan.com/tag/toys)

### [5 places to get educational toys in Singapore](https://blog.mamajoan.com/5-places-to-get-educational-toys-in-singapore)

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Play is such an important aspect of a child's formative years (18 months - 6 years). While there are many ways in which you can attempt to  [make play meaningful](https://blog.mamajoan.com/play-development-of-preschoolers) ,  play can typically be categorised into 3 types 

[Joan Tan](https://blog.mamajoan.com/author/joan-tan) 

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[Preschooler,](https://blog.mamajoan.com/tag/preschooler) [Learning and Development,](https://blog.mamajoan.com/tag/learning-and-development) [Developmental milestones](https://blog.mamajoan.com/tag/developmental-milestones)

### [Is my kid falling behind?](https://blog.mamajoan.com/is-my-kid-falling-behind)

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As parents we are often worried about whether our children are meeting the essential developmental milestones expected for their age. As a reference, we would compare our children with other children of the same age. 

[Joan Tan](https://blog.mamajoan.com/author/joan-tan) 

[Read More](https://blog.mamajoan.com/is-my-kid-falling-behind)

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[Learning and Development](https://blog.mamajoan.com/tag/learning-and-development)

### [5 positive reinforcement ideas for kids](https://blog.mamajoan.com/5-positive-reinforcement-ideas-for-kids)

Parenting is tough, and it is easy to fall into the trap of focusing on the ways you want your children to change rather than emphasizing all of the good in their personalities, behaviors and character. 

[Eileen Beh](https://blog.mamajoan.com/author/eileen-beh) 

[Read More](https://blog.mamajoan.com/5-positive-reinforcement-ideas-for-kids)