Contrary to what the modern world may tell you, play is not frivolous. In fact, free, independent play has direct effects on your child's social, cognitive, emotional and behavioral development. It's also natural for most children. However, if you'd like to encourage your child to play by themselves more, there are quite a few ways to do so.
Read MoreKids come into this world with an innate need to connect with everything around them. The best thing we can do for our little ones is expose them to the diversity of the world, so that a foundation of security is built allowing for healthy social and emotional development. While this will set the baseline for your child to develop emotionally, once they become toddlers, you’ll find yourself having to engage in more targeted activities.
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