5 Things Your Child Should Know Before Age 5

Your children know you as “Mom" or "Dad," so they may not fully realize that parents have actual names as well. Make sure your child knows your first name and the family last name (especially theirs if it's different from yours), and practice their phone number with them until they have it down (you can make it into a song so that the tune helps them to remember). That way, they can share their information with an adult if they’re ever in trouble or borrow a phone to call you.