Much of the extra effort goes into managing the toddler while caring for the newborn, rather than the baby itself.
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For those managing two children of different ages, research suggests several "interesting" ways to engage them together: Much of the extra effort goes into managing
Before reading, have the children look at book covers and "predict" the story together to build comprehension. Diferit - Doi Copii