5 ways to build your child’s language skills through pretend play
Research shows that children who participate in more pretend play have larger vocabularies and stronger communication skills.
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How to help your child transition to preschool
Listen to the “Heading Off to School” song Going to preschool means a new classroom, new friends, and new expectations. It can be tempting to promise, “You’re going to love it,” but experts recommend a confident, measured approach. Let your child know what to expect and reassure them that all of their feelings are okay. … Continued
Transitioning to a new bed
Here are some tips for helping your child transition to a new bed.
Introducing the Wheel Around Town Bus—the newest addition to The Realist Play Kit
Built for the way toddlers play, the Wheel Around Town Bus in The Realist Play Kit taps into your toddler's emerging skills.
Try this to help your toddler practice empathy
Acting out simple real-life situations during play gives your toddler a chance to learn about other people’s feelings without their own distress getting in the way.
Cooperative play: how young children build friendships
Discover tips to support your child as they practice important friendship skills like navigating conflict and working toward a shared goal.
The Enthusiast Play Kit gets an enhanced tea set, new feelings card set
The Enthusiast Play Kit for 28-, 29-, and 30-month-olds features two new items, guided by parent and expert feedback.
4 types of pretend play—and why they matter
The way your child plays make-believe changes as they grow. At each stage, pretend play offers cognitive and social-emotional benefits.
The benefits of playing pretend with your toddler
Pretend play lets your toddler learn by trying new roles. Discover why pretending along with them matters and tips for playtime.
Why early pretend play matters—and how to encourage it
Now that your child is a toddler, they may start to experiment with pretend play. Learn three ways to support them.