They’re on the move, beginning to engage in pretend play and into everything ... As a mom of three young kids myself, I’ve included some of my family’s favorite toys, as well as expert ...

With a toy phone, or any other prop you can pretend is a camera ... For all the time your kids spend outside, there's plenty of room for some dramatic play. These ideas help you have some involvement ...

1. Pretend play builds empathy It takes a long time for children to fully understand that everyone experiences the world differently. Pretend games – such as using toys to act out scenarios ...