In the wild, young animals play to practice and develop skills that will aid them their entire lives. Human children gain many of the same benefits from playing. When children play, they exercise their imagination, problem-solving skills, and many other important mental faculties. Read on to learn more about what types of games and activities could help your child learn to think in new ways.
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Is Play on its Way Out?
For an increasing number of children, play just isn't taking place, and the consequences for child development may be...
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Top Ten Green Toys for Earth Day
It's Earth Day this week: the perfect time to green up your kids' toy chest! We've combed the stacks for the...
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8 Ways to Give Your Kid a Personalized Education
Tests and homework assignments are, by definition, generic -- so what does that mean for your kid's individual needs?...
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General Characteristics of the School-Age Child
Three general characteristics—corresponding to trends in the areas of intellectual, social, and personality...
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Observation Guidelines: Observing the Social Aspects of Young Children's Play
Unoccupied Behavior Look For: Failure to engage in any activity, either with or without another individual Aimless...
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