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The emergence of empathy and basic social skills takes place within the first year of life, according to Swedish research reported in the Daily Telegraph, which said babies as young as one can predict the outcome of another person's actions as well as an adult can. A music therapist from the University of Miami claims that babies much prefer their mother's attempts to hold a tune to recorded music, said the Daily Mail. Singing to a child establishes a bond and they will be comforted by a familiar voice and different tones.

A music therapist from the University of Miami claims that babies much prefer their mother's attempts to hold a tune to recorded music, said the Daily Mail. Singing to a child establishes a bond and they will be comforted by a familiar voice and different tones.

A primary school in Kent has banned children from throwing paper planes in the playground. Teachers have set up supervised targets so the children can enjoy the pastime without endangering each other, reported the Daily Express.

The Blue Peter badge scheme is back thanks to a resourceful viewer. Helen Jennings, 11, designed a photo security card after the scheme was suspended in March amid fraud concerns, said The Times. Parents have been eager to buy the badges online because they gain free entry to dozens of attractions.

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