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The Many Ways that Toddlers Play

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Toddlers are very interested in exploring their world. They haven’t yet developed the social skills that preschools use to play with other kids. Parents might wonder what their toddler is thinking when he or she starts playing with “boring” household objects. Here is some insight about what’s going on. Parallel Play One of the earliest ways for toddlers to be social with each other is through parallel play. One toddler sits on the floor next to a huge pile of cars and trucks. She selects one, and starts rolling it back and forth on the floor in front of her. … Continue reading →

How to Build A Play Group

You know, you read a lot of advice about getting your toddler involved in a playgroup. It’s good for the toddler and it’s good for you as a parent, but what few of these ‘advice’ pieces forget to mention is how to get a playgroup set up so your toddler can enjoy it. Well, first and foremost, you’re going to look for parents or family members with children about the same age as your toddler. You can look at your Church, at a community message board or at a local school or place of business like a gymnastics, dance or … Continue reading →

How to Play With Your Baby

This may seem like an odd topic, but there’s not a lot of information out there that tells first time parents how to play with their babies. As we discussed in Play Dates – Not Just For Your Toddler – play time is vital in the development of your infant and toddler. It is your son or daughter’s time to learn and explore while also sharpening their cognitive and motor skills. As mommy or daddy, you are the playmate of choice for your baby and they will want to play with you from the get go. In the beginning, that … Continue reading →