_Happy boy Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 Play is a vital part of child development – and it’s fun for parents too. Lisa Salmon explains how to be a playtime pro. Parenting isn’t just about looking after your kids – it’s about having fun and playing too. And through that play, babies, tots and youngsters can learn crucial life lessons. Through smiling, singing, modelling, imitation and games, for example, young children can learn about social interaction. Even simply playing with common household items – like cups, empty containers and pans – they’ll be learning about objects’ feel and quality, and what can be done with them. Learning a range of emotionalism and cognitive skills, including self-regulation and language, is also an important part of child development – and this can be practiced through early interactions with others, including parent-child play.
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