All About Play
How your child plays now:
- When sitting up, she needs only slight support and may sit briefly unaided.
- She can bang her rattle and shout at the same time.
- She begins to look for things she drops.
- She joins in activities which are centered around her.
Why your child will enjoy these toys now:
- Stacking toys
- Toys to encourage crawling
- Action/reaction toys
- Baby books for patting, pointing & talking
- Toys for imitative play with familiar objects
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Military Separation
Have you, your spouse, or perhaps even both of you been called away from your family on military duty? If so, how do you explain the absence to your children and calm their fears about being separated from their mom or dad? Also, can you share any comforting ideas to make them feel like you’re always close by?
