Fall is all about pumpkins, so why not use them to grow your baby's brain? Here are five ways to explore pumpkins for brain development and fun!

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5 Things to Do With Your Fall Pumpkin

Fall is all about pumpkins, whether real or decorative, or even flavoring our coffees and sweets. So, why not capitalize on their ready availability by using a few “Touch, Talk, Read, Play” strategies to learn about pumpkins right now? Below are 5 ways to explore pumpkins for both brain development and plain old fun.

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