Playful Ways to Encourage Kindness in Children
Did you know that bullying occurs once every 7 minutes on the playground and 1 out of 5 children report they are …
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Understanding Play Schemas: How Repetitive Play Builds Your Child’s Brain
Sneak peek: Learn about play schemas and what they mean for your child’s development. Discover how these patterns …
Fun and Effective Executive Function Activities for Preschoolers
Sneak peek: Executive function activities for 3 to 5-year-olds can help them develop much-needed skills like planning …
Learning to Play Well with Others: The Best Toys for Social Play
Sneak peek: Social play is a complex skill for children to learn. Here’s my collection of the best toys for social …
Laid Back Summer Activities That You and Your Kids Will Enjoy
Sneak peek: Summer activities for kids don’t have to involve a lot of camps or scheduled outings. Find a …
How to Give Your Child a 1980s Childhood {and it’s backed by research!}
Sneak peek: Many of us have fond memories of growing up in the 80s and want our kids to experience some of that freedom …
The Developmental Benefits of Dress-Up Play
Sneak peek: For kids, playing dress up is just fun, but child development research shows us that it really is …
Why Guided Play is the Secret to Playtime with Your Kids
Sneak peek: How you can use guided play to maximize education and fun for you and your child“Mom, I want a combine …
Not Just Child’s Play
We all know that children love to play, but have you ever considered that play may actually serve an important …