Last week I was playing with a little boy in his basement playroom. In a house of three preschool boys, this was clearly the room to move in. It had...
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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...
Best Toddler Toys
As parents we are bombarded with the next best toy coming out on the market. Having walked through the many floors of the 2008 International Toy...
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...
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...
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...
A Stimulating Mobile for Baby
When I visit homes, I always ask the mom and dad what toys and books their baby likes. At my last visit, I noticed a mobile on the floor, outside of...
Great ABC Game at the Fish Counter
Last week a mom asked me for suggestions for toys that teach the ABC's. My response was that the ABC's as with other "academic concepts" such as...
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...
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