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Simple Pretend Play Ideas at Home

"He has the toy kitchen but he just bangs the pans on the floor." That's not a failure of pretend play. That's a 16-month-old doing exactly what 16-mo...

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DIY Toys Made From Everyday Materials

Commercial toy marketing creates the impression that children need specially designed, developmentally targeted products to play effectively. In pract...

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Creative Play Without Expensive Toys

The toy industry is skilled at making parents feel that the right materials will give their child a developmental advantage. The research evidence doe...

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