Play Is Serious Business For Childrens' Intelligence

Too many parents consider play as simply a means of
diverting and distracting their children. Playthings are
often seen as a means of keeping children happy, rewarding
them, keeping them out of mischief, and giving parents free
time.

Not often enough do parents think of play and toys as
fundamental aspects of a child's education, as a means
through which children learn to understand the world around
them, and as the primary method by which children acquire
many basic skills.

Parents can help make their children's play stimulating by
doing three things. First, they can...

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