Should toddlers be able to recognise numbers and letters? Do we, as parents, need to be teaching them these skills before they enter preschool or kindergarten? Dr Laura Jana is a paediatrician and the author of The Toddler Brain. She gives us some insight into what the toddler brain is capable of and how we might help them acquire new skills.

<p>Should toddlers be able to recognise numbers and letters? Do we, as parents, need to be teaching them these skills before they enter preschool or kindergarten? <a href="http://www.drlaurajana.com/">Dr Laura Jana</a> is a paediatrician and the author of <em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Toddler-Brain-Nurture-Child%C2%92s-Tomorrow/dp/0738218758">The Toddler Brain</a>.&nbsp;</em>She gives us some insight into what the toddler brain is capable of and how we might help them acquire new skills.</p>

From nurturing newborns to taming toddlers, we unravel the art and science of parenting with real-life stories and expert advice. The hilarious to the humbling and all the nitty gritty in between. Produced and presenter by mum of two and journalist, Shevonne Hunt.

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