Every year I get so amped for The International Toy Fair in New York City--no caffeine needed--as we scour the isles of the Javits Center for fun...
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First Games for 3 year-olds, Setting up Play
My twin grandchildren are approaching 3 and interested in playing games. There are so many wonderful first games for 3 year-olds by companies like...
How Dollhouse Play Can Strengthen Essential Learning Skills
I have dollhouses on the mind lately. As I prepare to move out of state and pour over the stuff in my house (I am not a collector but it is amazing...
NogginStik PAL Award Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZxyQnPw42s I've been a fan of SmartNoggin Toys and recently had the opportunity to team with them, making a video...
Desperate to Find That Missing Play Piece
I was going to title this blog, "The importance of Play Accessories " but that sounded too boring so instead...."Desperate to Find That Missing Play...
Build and Imagine Sets Ignite Pretend Play with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
I love to share amazing experiences I have with kids, ones that surprise even me as children lead the way and show new dimensions of play with an...
Pumpkin Books for Speech Therapy Activities
It's that time of year again when classrooms are a buzz about pumpkin patches, corn maizes, harvest time and seeds. I have a real live pumpkin...
Jimmy Fallon Campaigns for DADA as First Word From Winnie
Okay let’s take a look at the combination of two things I enjoy when I get a chance-- watching Jimmy Fallon and reading Parents Magazine. I think...
Let the Children Learn Through Play in the New York Times
My daughter-in law texted the link to this article before it arrived on my driveway Sunday morning. She knows I am a big proponent of play in young...
Bring Your Beauty Kit to Speech Therapy for Fun
We have been reading "Ruby's Beauty Shop" by Rosemary Wells for several sessions with a little boy on the autism spectrum. He loves the book, as...
Parents Concerned About Young Children’s Time Spent With Technology?
New ASHA Survey of U.S. Parents: Significant Percentages Report That Very Young Children Are Using Technology Usage Is Occurring When Human...
New Folkmanis Puppets for Conversation and Story-telling
I've had my head down reviewing so many fantastic new products submitted for the PAL Award this spring and now I need to catch up and share them...
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