A: What a lucky little boy to have such wonderful places to play that are filled with a variety of fun toys! Even though he doesn't seem to want to part with any of them, there are probably a few that he hasn't played with in awhile and might be willing to do without. Some parents have told me that they encourage their children to choose one toy to put away, or give away, for each new one they get.

Since your son is nearing the peak of imaginative play, he will eventually move on to other things that interest him, and his much-cherished toys will no longer hold such prominence in his life.