Why construction play matters—and how to do it
Did you know that young children who engage in a lot of construction play—using materials to build or create—tend to have stronger math skills later on?
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What playing with friends looks like for your 2-year-old
Learn about the 6 stages of social play—and what you can expect from this stage in your toddler's development.
How to help your toddler get the most from parallel play
Learn four strategies to help your toddler enjoy—and learn from—parallel play.
Should my toddler be playing with friends?
Understand how your toddler may "play" with other kids and how you can help them build their friendship skills.
Simple ideas for pretend play at age 2.5
Just like other types of development, pretend play happens in stages.