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TV’s Influence on Kids
I am continually amazed and impressed with the number of parents who are endeavoring to raise their babies without TV or limited TV. That’s a...
Best Pirate Ships for Pretend Play
Maybe because I am working with a lot of boys lately or it's spring and the ships are sailing, but my thoughts are turned to finding a great pirate...
Shopping List of Educational Toys for Parents and Therapists
When I speak to a group of new moms, I often ask how I can be most helpful to them. Recently one mom said, give us a shopping list of good toys and...
The Importance of Pretend Play for Language Development
When you watch two three-year-olds preparing a meal at their kid-sized kitchen or taking their trucks for repair or cars to the car wash, you know...
Birthday Game for 5 Years and Up
One of my favorite game buddies is Justin who turned 6 today. He loves to try a new game and can even stand to lose which is rare for a boy his age....
Resources for Great Boy and Girl Books to Build Language
Each time I visit my local library I feel like I've hit the jackpot! My first stop is the children's library and their selection of new books. I...
More on my Search for Best Language Toys
Okay, I was sharing some highs and lows of my trip through the Javits Center at the International Toy Fair: High: Step 2 makes wonderful kitchen...
What’s new at the International Toy Fair to encourage language?
I can't begin to capture the excitement and joy I felt going up and down the isles of the Jacob Javits Center filled with the latest and greatest...
Seeking Great Language Enhancing Toys at the International Toy Fair in NYC
Wow, did I have a stimulating time at the International Toy Fair in New York City this week! I was surrounded by the energy of inventive, creative...
Check out My New Video Reviews of Toys that Enhance Language
I am excited to share my new videos of toys that enhance language. Parents always ask where I "find" these good toys that capture their child's...
How Do I Handle Problems at School?
When I started my blog I wondered if I would always have something fresh to say but thankfully my mind is bursting with ideas from daily encounters...
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