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The Ultimate Melissa & Doug Father's Day Daddy-Daughter Playdate!
When I was a kid, we celebrated Father’s Day by leaving dad alone. Don’t get me wrong—we woke him up at 5 a.m. with homemade breakfast in bed (that he graciously choked down), showered him with DIY gifts we’d made... -
Babies and Play: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Let’s talk about babies and play. Wait, can babies even play? A lot of times they just seem to sit there, or sleep (if you’re lucky), or eat, or cry! What’s going on in those little brains of theirs that... -
How Play Can Help Get Kids Moving
Welcome to February — cabin fever time! This is when I hear from the parents of my patients that their kids are antsy, cranky lumps on the couch. It’s cold outside in many parts of the country and kids (and... -
Playing with Babies: Setting the Stage for Imagination
Babies are more brilliant than any artificial intelligence program a tech company can develop. Why? Because they are taking in so much information, through so many channels, and constantly working to blend that information with what they already know. They... -
4 Ways to Support Creative Play (even when you’re not feeling creative!)
I know creative play is important, but I’m not a creative person! What should I try? Ironically, as I was starting to write this blog, I was feeling particularly un-creative. Staring at a laptop screen often does that to me... -
Must-Have Toys for Baby’s First Christmas
If you’re a parent or caregiver with a baby getting ready for their first Christmas, you’re about to experience one of the most unforgettable times of your life—take it from a dad who somehow managed to fill the entire digital...
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