I've been working with 2 year-old David to increase his 2-word combinations for a couple of months. He loves to play and has no idea we are working...
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Best New Children’s Toys and Games Awarded by Parents’ Choice
Last week, Parents’ Choice Foundation announced their 2008 Toy Awards which includes new games, puzzles and toys. Preschool: Topping the list was my...
A Great Resource for Parents: Parents’ Choice Newsletter
As parents we are always looking for helpful sites on the internet to make our job easier. I have mentioned before that the Parents' Choice...
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...
Do Babies Need Flashcards To Learn Language?
Whenever I speak to a group of new moms, I learn what is on their mind. Yesterday I talked to a delightful group of new moms at Greenwich Hospital...
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....
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...
Game Time
Today I was playing with one of my favorite 4 year olds, Max. He loves games and usually beats me. As we started, I asked who should go first....
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