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At-Home Activities for Your Tween
As the pandemic wears on, we’re all searching for ideas to keep our kids entertained. Here are some easy activities that your tween can do on their own, while you try to get some work done. -
Quarantine Birthday Ideas
So your child has a birthday coming up and everyone is in lock down? Have no fear, Child’s Play is here! Try these ideas for whipping up some fun while stuck at home.
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Go Ahead and Reread that Book! By Molly Olivo
Parents often ask, “Why does my child keep rereading this book over and over?” with a hint of anxiety and exasperation. But rest assured — that rereading has immense value, and your child is right on track to become a lifelong critical reader.
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Best Board Games for a Quarantine
At Child’s Play, we love board games! We’re living in a golden age of board games, so you don’t have to resort to Monopoly (*shudder*). Here are some favorites that might get you through the next few weeks. -
Zen & The Art of Quarantining, By Molly Olivo
A handy list of things you don’t have to worry about right now! -
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Gettin’ Squishy With It! By Molly Olivo
Apart from #trending on Instagram, sensory play is a great developmental tool that helps kids with their language skills, fine motor development, science exploration and sensory needs. Explore these ideas for easy sensory play at home. -
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Get Your Teens Off Screens with a Good Book, by Molly Olivo
Get your teens off screens with a good book. -
Toddler Time at Home, by Molly Olivo
Photo by Tony Ventouris Photography Feeling like the only thing more stressful than endless conference calls is keeping your toddler occupied 24/7... -
Math Without a Workbook
It can feel overwhelming to be responsible for your child’s education while schools are closed. Some of us especially struggle with math. (They ke...
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