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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Imaginary Friends
Marjorie Taylor is a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon and an expert on imaginary friends. She read my...
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How to Play with Your Two-Year-Old
Here's what parents can do with to help their two-year-olds grow, learn, and have fun along the way.
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Why Is Play Important? Cognitive Development, Language Development, Literacy Development
Guidelines from the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) and the National Association for the...
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Summary of Play and Exploration Through the First Two Years of Life
Play and exploration often resemble one another, but they also differ in three areas: the affective state of the child,...
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Beyond Banning War and Superhero Play Meeting Young Children's Needs in Violent Times
Four-year-old Jules is particularly obsessed. Telling him no guns or pretend fighting just doesn’t work. When he’s a...
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