We've all heard of IQ but do you know your child's PQ or Play Quotient? A child's ability to play does more than provide for fund and diversion; it is critical for his or her emotion and intellectual growth, an teaches everything from social skills to analytical thinking. For the developing mind of a child, learning to play is paramount--but is your child getting the most out of playtime? Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D., more affectionately known as Dr. Toy has dedicated a lifetime to the importance of play and gives you specific advice on which toys to buy and what kind of games to play to emplower your child's overall development. You'll learn: How to become your child's play Tutor How play can strengthen maturity levels and confidence The pros, cons, and facts of gender specific toys Guideance for the gifted and special-needs child Plus practical advice on Evaluatin a toy's safety, learn which toy manufacturers Dr. Toy recommends Craft supplies you should always have on hand Dr Toy's 100 Best Children's Products And many more invaluable ways to make playtime a growing experience!
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Great book for parents and childcare professionals alike!
We have recommended this book to many of the nurseries, pre-schools and childminders that we work with as a Toy supplier.
Great for helping parents to realise that play is not really just a leisure pursuit for kids - it's the best way for them to learn and thrive in a society that considers having fun might lead to boisterous children - more likely it will lead to creativity and a superb imagination! Highly recommended - also worth a good look is : FAO Schwarz Toys for a Lifetime: Enchancing Childhood Through Play
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Play is the work of the young. Through play, children grow -- physically, emotionally and cognitively. "Dr. Toy," Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D., helps readers to find the toys and playthings that will best advance this growth. This comprehensive book demonstrates a deep understanding of the different needs children have at every phase of their development and provides specific guidelines for choosing toys, computer software, musical instruments and a host of other items children can play with.
Sally Wendkos Olds, coauthor, "A Child's World: Infancy through Adolescence" and "The Complete Book of Breastfeeding."
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Dr. Toy looks at the whole picture, from birth on. Her ideas are wonderfully refreshing. I especially found her frequent checklists helpful.
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Put this one next to Dr. Spock!
"Dr. Toy's Smart Play" is the best tool out there for parents, grandparents, teachers and anyone else who wants to know the role of toys and play in childhood... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 1999
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I'm the daughter of Dr. Toy. After reviewing "Smart Play", I discovered how I can help my son to play Smart. I learned a lot and every parent will too.
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