With the help of their stuffed animals or figurines, many toddlers and preschoolers play “teacher,” “doctor” or “firefighter,” drawing early inspiration from the careers they observe in their ...

A children's activity area. — Image by © Tim Sandle. A children's activity area. — Image by © Tim Sandle. Between 2011 and 2023, public playground budgets fell ...

Can pretend play prevent childhood anxiety? Research finds that imaginative toddlers have fewer behavioral issues in primary school.

Spread the loveIn an age where screens are ubiquitous, understanding their impact on young children has become a pressing concern for parents and educators alike. A groundbreaking study released today ...

“Play is fundamentally important for learning 21st century skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativity.”– American Academy of Pediatrics. Many children no longer play, and this is ...

But physical play is not the only kind of play. We often use the terms pretend play or make-believe play (the acting out of stories which involve multiple perspectives and the playful manipulation of ...

This post was co-written by Brittany Thompson and Dr. Thalia R. Goldstein. The post discusses an academic paper recently published in Developmental Review. Source: Thalia R. Goldstein, used with ...

Tiny Happy People is a resource from the BBC full of content that can help if you're waiting for an SLT referral or have been ...

Language development is one of the most fascinating milestones during early childhood. In the toddler years, children begin to transform simple sounds and gestures into meaningful words and short ...