1. Child Development & Health

    Help your kids play independently

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Aug 2, 2012
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    Does your child beg you to play with her all day long? As much as you love spending time with your kids, every child needs to learn...
  2. Parenting Advice & Columns

    What I'm loving this week: 5 Things to do in the dirt

    By Audrey McClelland on Jun 1, 2012
    Can dirt be fun? Here are five things I'm loving this week that you can do with dirt (yes, you read that correctly).
  3. Kids Activity Center

    Helping kids play together

    By Whitney Coy on Jun 1, 2012
    Friendships are an important part of childhood, and play is a great way to get those friendships started.
  4. More Printables & Activities

    5 Uses for a cardboard box

    By Kori Ellis on Jun 1, 2012
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    Sometimes the simplest things can keep your kids engaged. We often throw out (or recycle) cardboard boxes without giving them a...
  5. Kids Activity Center

    Tips for keeping playtime fun and engaging

    By Kori Ellis on Jun 1, 2012
    You don't have to buy new toys all the time to keep playtime engaging for your children. With a little creativity, you can keep your...
  6. Toys and Play

    Creative everyday play ideas for kids

    By Christina Holt on May 17, 2012
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    Do you feel like your everyday playtime activities have become stale or boring for your child — and yourself? Make playtime more...
  7. Mother's Day

    Magical playtime tips for babies

    By Kori Ellis on May 1, 2012
    Make playtime magical for your baby by choosing the right toys and games. Follow these tips and tricks to enjoy fun (and...
  8. Preschoolers

    Helping older siblings include preschoolers in their playtime

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Oct 21, 2011
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    If there's more than just a year or two age difference between siblings, the disparity in interests and developmental skills may...
  9. Preschoolers

    Tips for finding more playtime for your preschooler

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Oct 21, 2011
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    Is it possible that we've packed our preschoolers' schedules with so many activities that they don't have enough playtime? Such is...
  10. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Put down that cell phone! 5 ways to engage with your preschooler today

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Oct 21, 2011
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    It's easy to let your preschooler play with his cars while you log some work or social time via your iPhone, but it's time to put...
  11. Toys & Play

    10 Playtime activities with an infant

    By Beth Feldman on Jul 14, 2011
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    While you may think that your day as a new mom will be occupied by feeding, sleeping and diaper changing, there are moments...
  12. Toys & Play

    The importance of playtime for your little one: The first year

    By Kim Grundy on Apr 20, 2011
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    You ensure your baby is securely buckled up into his carseat for the half-hour drive to go shopping. You give him plenty of treats...