You may not be thinking about play dates for your infant or toddlers, but playtime is especially important for all children and not just the older ones. What most first time parents don’t recognize (at least not at first) is that playtime for your baby is a time of ‘work’ – they are not just playing. They are learning about the world around them. They are testing new skills. They are practicing old skills. They are interacting with their environment and they are exploring the depths of their own imagination. When you play with your baby, you are teaching them … Continue reading →