PLAY gives children the tools they need to navigate in and through the world. During PLAY, children develop the capability and creativity they'll need when they become adults. It’s been said, PLAY is a dress rehearsal LIFE! PLAY also is about the here and now. PLAY addresses all developmental areas for a child—physical, social, emotional and cognitive. When children PLAY they construct a framework to deal with change, stress and conflict—in other words, to be able to problem-solve and … [Read more...]
Growing Up Made Easier with PLAY
I was driving around my neighborhood recently. As it happened, it was while school was letting out. Stopping at a crosswalk for kids to go across, I thought: WHEN did it happen that adults had to be in charge of school crossings? I remember how proud I was being part of the school patrol—entrusted with the responsibility for the safety of fellow students. We didn’t have sidewalks; we weren’t always within viewing of the school; and some of the streets we covered were main arterials. And yet, … [Read more...]
Guest Post from Jill Goetz of Savvy Parent Safe Kids
One of a parent's roles is to teach their child safety rules. For example: "Don't touch a hot stove!" or "Look both ways before crossing the street." Another area of concern is body safety. For that, I'm grateful to Jill Goetz of SavvyParentsSafeKids for writing our guest post: As school starts again for our big kids, let’s spend a few moments thinking about ways we can educate our younger children this year too! Starting with body safety … even a 2 or 3 year old is ready for these … [Read more...]