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Play, especially active, creative, and educational play, helps children develop such basic social and academic skills as concentration, problem solving, communication, and cooperation. Factors such as safety, durability, flexibility, and age appropriateness complicate the challenge parents face in choosing the right toys for their children at the right time. Auerbach applies her scientific but not preachy expertise to that challenge. She relies as much on common sense and parenting insight as on scholarly research to suggest toys ranging from brooms and plastic cups to books and watercolors to amuse, stimulate, and activate children. Individual chapters describe developmental progress from infancy through age 12, advising age-appropriate toys and products as well as items for children with special needs. For backup to the book, Auerbach, familiar to many for her syndicated column, "Dr. Toy," maintains a Web site for toy evaluation.
Kathryn Carpenter
Book Description
We've all heard of IQ but do you know your child's PQ or Play Quotient?A child's ability to play does more than provide for fund and diversion; it is critical for his or her emotion and intellectual growth, an teaches everything from social skills to analytical thinking. For the developing mind of a child, learning to play is paramount--but is your child getting the most out of playtime?Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D., more affectionately known as Dr. Toy has dedicated a lifetime to the importance of play and gives you specific advice on which toys to buy and what kind of games to play to emplower your child's overall development. You'll learn:How to become your child's play TutorHow play can strengthen maturity levels and confidenceThe pros, cons, and facts of gender specific toysGuideance for the gifted and special-needs childPlus practical advice onEvaluatin a toy's safety, learn which toy manufacturers Dr. Toy recommendsCraft supplies you should always have on handDr Toy's 100 Best Children's ProductsAnd many more invaluable ways to make playtime a growing experience!
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