An important part of any child's development is the idea of play. There have been numerous scientific studies that suggest continued play has a crucial role in the development of language skills as well as academic achievement. While we won't get too deep into the research data here, if you want to learn more of the science of children and play, check out this … [Read more...] about Using Games for Learning (In Ways Kids Will Like)
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Why my son doesn’t want to have a playdate at your house
We weathered allergic reactions to friends pets, but weren’t ready for a new obstacle to social situations. At some point, maybe even at three or four, your child will say they don’t want to go to someone’s house, perhaps because the adults are boring, or they have a big dog that scares the bejesus out of them. Later on, as for adults, the dynamics are more complicated. Perhaps … [Read more...] about Why my son doesn’t want to have a playdate at your house