You are YOUR child’s first and most important teacher

This is a big responsibility, but there are little things you can do every day that will give your child a great start in life … and school. In fact, you may already be doing them!

Parents and experts agree that babies and toddlers need lots of love, talk and play to grow and learn. Use this site to learn more about why love, talk and play are important and get ideas for how you can add more love, talk and play into your daily routine with your child.

Information throughout this site comes from many experts and organizations that work closely with children from birth to 3 years old. Through this campaign, we are all working together to support you and your family. Learn more about the Love. Talk. Play. campaign here.