Choosing the Right Toy

Holiday shopping is in full swing, which also means lots of holiday advertising! We know young children are easily influenced by the media and when bombarded with so many commercials it can be difficult for families to determine which toys would be the best choices. We want to choose gifts that are fun, hold our child’s interest, and encourage creativity and learning. With all the hype, must haves, and new technology, what should we choose? Dr. Stevanne Auerbach’s article “Why This Toy?” offers some helpful advice. You can find it and many other great resources on the NAEYC For Families website at http://families.naeyc.org. Scroll down to Learning & Development to see the article. Happy holidays!