Risky play in a child’s early years was never something that would come up in conversation for past generations. Now there are researchers actually studying “risky play” and how beneficial it is for a child’s development. The main reason why…
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This article may contain affiliate links. This will not change your user experience! Written By:Mandy Gandhi, PT, DPT Owner, BrickSmarts, LLC We all know that playing with LEGO bricks unlocks your little one’s imagination and creativity, but did you know…
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Kids costumes for Halloween are so versatile and many are basically dress up clothes! Costumes are a great way for kids to really get into pretend play scenarios. Did you know that there are 100’s of kids dress up clothes…
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) toys are becoming more and more popular everyday. So are subscription boxes for kids. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that Amazon launched the Amazon STEM Club membership program in early 2017. With…
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Whenever I share articles about keeping kids occupied with fun activities, I also like to add a bit of a disclaimer. It’s ok for kids to be bored. In fact, it’s an important part of child development. But, there is…
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Indoor play forts for kids are simple to set up and offer many ways to foster open ended creative pretend play. Building forts as a kid was so much fun, I still have so many fond memories! Especially when my…
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LEGO Therapy For Autism! It definitely sounds like something trendy, doesn’t it? What child doesn’t like LEGO? So why not market LEGO to parents of children with Autism? But, would you be surprised if I told you that this type…
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Outdoor activities for preschoolers should not be taken for granted. In fact, children are spending less time outdoors than ever before and this is impacting their development. So here are 5 great reasons to get your kids outside! Plus, read…
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