Believe it or not, a child’s social and emotional development begins at birth! The early experiences children have with their caregivers play a significant role in this process. The following link allows you to learn more about some of the skills and behaviors that are typically observed during each stage of social and emotional development....
It is always so wonderful to hear from families about their experiences with The PLAY Project. Below are stories from two families who recently shared what it has been like to be involved with The PLAY Project: Family 1, child age 4: “Prior to The PLAY Project we were intuitively ‘on the right path’ with...
Below are just a few quotes on the importance of play in childhood. Play has long been recognized/quoted as an important aspect of childhood growth and development and we couldn’t agree more! Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity. ~Kay Redfield Jamison Contemporary American professor...
By Ashley Case, OTR/L It’s that time of year again! It’s time for shopping, gift-giving, donating, and accepting gifts. With as much joy as this time of the year brings, there also seems to be an equal amount of uncertainty. The question on every parent, grandparent or family members’ mind is: what kinds of toys...
