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We talked to lots of parents and carers from all walks of life to find out how we can help you. After talking to experts who care for or work with children, we made this series of supportive articles and features.

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• What is CBeebies Radio? Watch Cerrie and Alex tell you all about CBeebies Radio.
• Swimming and the Big Splash Swimming has many health and fitness benefits and is something that the whole family can enjoy.
• Weaning: starting your baby on solids Advice on suitable weaning foods to encourage long-term acceptance of healthy foods, especially vegetables.
• The benefits of using Makaton signing Using Makaton signing can boost a child’s confidence and communication skills - and encourage them to express themselves creatively.
• The benefits of reading to your baby Enjoying stories with your baby is a great learning experience and it has many positive effects on your child’s development.
• Listening to music with your baby Babies are born with a natural ability to appreciate music - and early exposure to music can have a profound effect on their learning development.
• Moving and grooving with your child Dancing is a great activity to try with your baby or toddler - it’s fun and will help develop some key skills.
• The development of a baby’s food likes and dislikes Understanding the taste preferences that babies are born with – and how infants learn to like (and dislike) different flavours.
• Looking after yourself Parenting can be a very rewarding and joyful experience, but it can also be exhausting. Remember to make time to look after yourself and nurture your own needs.
• Babies love faces Babies love faces. And, it seems that making use of your babies first 'toy'- the human face - can provide more than just entertainment.
• I am so active! Children's bodies are growing and developing fast and they seem to have a real need to try out their newly-acquired skills at every opportunity.
• Baby Massage: great for you and your baby You don't need to attend a class to enjoy the wonderful benefits of a baby massage together. Have a go at home!
• The benefits of singing to your baby Singing to your baby can have a profound effect on your baby's development, particularly their speech and language skills.
• Young children and technology at home Striking a balance is the key when it comes to the amount of time your child spends in front of a TV or computer screen.
• Sensory play for babies Your baby has feelings of enjoyment and pleasure from the very start.
• Tummy time for babies Give your baby some tummy time - it helps them see their surroundings from a different perspective and promotes physical development.
• Play with your baby using a treasure basket Your baby can enjoy learning while playing with a collection of easy-to-find items.
• Show and tell with your baby How showing and telling your little one things can develop your baby's reasoning skills.