Imitation and repetition are the keys to disciplinewith the young child, not reasoning or punishment.

fantasy and imagination, which are so natural for the young child, form a better foundation for later creative thinking than early learning. Creative thinking is more needed in our highly technological world than four-year-olds who can push the buttons on the computer.

The years from three to six provide a lifelong foundation for creativity that should not be undervalued or foreshortened

Before the age of two, children who are exposed to television don't really watch the screen for more than a few seconds at a time. The medium is totally inappropriate for the toddler, who needs to be moving and actively exploring.