Why Play?

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I have to admit, that I have always thought that providing TOYS for my boys to play with was an important part of their development...as well as my sanity! Toys, afterall, are entertainment and them being entertained means a moment they are not focused on needing me!

I have learned, though, that my focus was on the wrong thing. It was not the TOYS, but the PLAY that provided the stimulation and the true benefits. And that play, mixed up with focused mommy-time is invaluable to their development!

Here are some facts that really opened my eyes to how important I am to that equation

• 50% of a child's development occurs by the age of 4


• A child in Kindergarten spends only 750 hours with his or her teacher by the end of the year. The same child spends 56,000 hours with people who take care of him outside of the classroom

Taking focused time everyday with my children, has added so much to the "play value" of our toys. Sitting down with my 2-year-old and playing WITH him as he plays with his 'Busy Bugs' brings more than just entertainment. It brings stimulation, focused learning, sweet memories AND entertainment!

So - set that timer for 20 minutes this morning...sit down with your kids, choose a toy that they love, and make it one they can learn something from too (I happen to have some you should try ;)

My time, mixed with toys that have developmental value is a PRICELESS combination. That is why we use DISCOVERY TOYS!

These little moments are so precious - treasure each one, and get the most you can out of every second!

Check out the catalog online at http://www.discoverytoysinc.com/ - then contact me to get those toys on their way to you!