Make Believe
"Mommy, you eat this soup," two-and-a-half year old
Tara says to her mother as she hands her a sugar bowl
from a toy tea set. "MmmmÂ…this soup is very good. What
kind is it?" says mom. Tara smiles and takes back the
bowl. "Noodle Soup," she says, proud of her 'cooking.'
In later toddle
8. Language, Reading, and Play
Whether with an adult or another child, play provides
a fun opportunity to practice new language skills.
Five-month old Ryan likes to blow raspberries and
laugh at the sound, while 2-year old Nathalie enjoys
explaning the "rules" of the game. For babies and
toddlers
6. "Mine!" "No!" "Gimme!"
Familiar declarations to many parents. Play time is
not always joy and laughter. It can often go from
smiling and sharing to shouts and shoving in seconds
flat. Just as young children are learning how to use
their bodies, imagination, and language skills, they
are also l
5. Peers, Siblings, and Play
A couple weeks ago we talked about the important role
of adults in playing with babies and toddlers. Now we
turn our attention to some other important
playmates--friends and siblings. Play times with other
toddlers not only provide a break for moms and dads,
but also
4. What makes a good toy?
We've all heard about the child who received the brand
new and quite expensive toy only to put it aside and
play with the box. Well, while most of us do not wrap
up boxes or old containers as gifts, this does say
something about the range of materials that can be fun
and
3. Adults and Play
As a parent, you are your child's very first and
favorite playmate. From the very beginning of your
child's life, he is engaging in play with you, whether
following your face as you move it slowly from one
side of his to the other, or listening to your voice
as you sing to him
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1. Playtime
As springtime makes its way to the Washington, DC
area, spring fever touches adults and children alike.
What better time to begin a discussion about play!
Whether you have a newborn or a toddler, play is
special. Not only is it fun, but it is very importa
