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What to expect from your nursery-school child

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What to expect from your nursery-school child

Nursery school-aged children develop at a rapid rate, from learning to follow rules to imaginary play. Pediatrician Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, describes the types of skills and behaviors parents can expect.

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