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heroes search the search is on for the 2019 louisiana young heroes. louisiana public broadcasting and the rotary club of baton rouge are looking for children under the age of 18 to be named as a young hero. a young hero is an exceptional young person who has excelled in academics, given through public service, overcome adversity, or inspired others through their deeds and strength of character. nominations must be louisiana students enrolled in an academic institution or homeschool program. the deadline for entries is friday, november 30. ? lpb.org/heroes. early language
linked to better language skills and iq children who engaged in conversation when they were 18-24 months old with their parents have benefited during their school-age years with better language and cognition skills, according to a new pediatrics study. conversational turn-taking between the ages of 18-24 months accounted for 14-27 percent of the higher performance in iq, verbal comprehension, and receptive and expressive vocabulary scores. the american academy of pediatrics concludes that there is a need for early intervention programs that support parents to create the best early language environment for children. ? aap.org creative boxes for curious kids one of the most popular things for kiddos to complain about is how bored they are. finding activities to entertain them can become a hassle, especially if you run out of ideas. well, now there is help! the toucanbox is a subscription box that encourages crafting, creativity, and learning in children ages three to eight. inspired by montessori learning and championing steam, each toucanbox is built by educational experts to help develop key skills. everything you need is in the box: a magazine, craft materials, and instructions. ? toucanbox.com o c t o b e r 2 0 1 8 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 1 9
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