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Play and Downtime

Toddlers soak up new information like sponges, and as a parent you need to be aware of what your toddler is exposed to. Toys, games, and even television can all be learning opportunities for toddlers. Hear from our experts about the benefits of play, which educational games for toddlers are best, and the best toys for growth and development.

Benefits of Play

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Madeline Levine, PhD
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Importance of play for young kids
Madeline Levine, PhD
Psychologist & Author

Activities, Sports and Classes

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Nicole Hill, MA
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When to start swim lessons
Nicole Hill, MA
Behaviorist & Swim Instructor

Toys and Games

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Janet Lansbury
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Best toys for babies and toddlers
Janet Lansbury
RIE Parenting Expert

TV and Screen Time

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Lori Getz, M.A.
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Educational Apps for toddlers
Lori Getz, M.A.
Technology Expert
Jane Tavyev Asher, MD
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A neurologist's view on screen time for children
Jane Tavyev Asher, MD
Division of Child Neurology - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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Monitoring Television and Screen Time

Aug 04, 2014
By: Kids in the House
At age two, children start paying greater attention to the television. Their attention spans become longer and they can become "hooked" on certain shows. Family therapist Michael Gurian explains that before the age of two a child should be kept from watching television as brain development relied...
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Benefits of Creating Fun Activities

Jun 18, 2014
By: Kids in the House
With the wealth of enrichment and developmental activities available, parents may feel tempted to involve their child in as much as possible. Education specialist Janis Keyser explains that schedulinig multiple activities for children can lead to overbooking, where nearly every day the child...
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5 Benefits of Outdoor Winter Play

Oct 30, 2013
By: David Reeves
Outdoor winter play has long been blamed for colds and the flu. Our parents told us “Bundle up or you’ll catch a cold” and their parents probably told them the same thing. But winter play gets a bad rap. Although going outside unprepared for the elements is unwise, viruses that are spread by other...
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