Kids can be a pain and cause a huge mess sometimes, but that’s what makes them, well, kids. They like to experiment with things, such as putting hairdryers in the sink or even washing Dad’s laptop in the shower. But research shows that messy children make better learners, and toddlers actually learn words for non-solid foods better when getting messy in a highchair. So it may be best to embrace your kids’ messes, at least while they’re still toddlers.
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