Gift and Shopping Guide:
Happy Holidays!

We all know that children spell love T-I-M-E. They need our presence much more than our presents. But parents often ask me for recommendations for toys for their child, or for a list of items they'll need for their new baby. So here you are -- and every item in this guide is something I personally believe in.


Pregnancy & Birth

Pregnancy & Birth

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Newborns & Infants

Newborns & Infants

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Babies thru 15 months

Babies thru 15 months

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Toddlers

Toddlers

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Preschoolers

Preschoolers

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School Age

School Age

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Tweens

Tweens

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Early Teen

Early Teen

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Teenagers

Teenagers

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You'll note that my favorite toys can be used in open-ended ways to support creative play. To read more about the science behind developmentally appropriate toys, take a look at this article: Play, Creativity and Toys.

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