Child Play A child should move from parent-guided to child-guided play over time gradually through play opportunities. Parents should watch for clues from the child about whether they’re becoming bored, over-stimulated, or restless. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends NO television before age 2. This includes programs made for babies. Parenting

Child Play Parent Guided Child Guided Sit on floor and model how to stack blocks Child takes a broom and pretends it’s a horse Show child how car goes on wheels Child picks up a car and pretends it is a fire truck driving to a burning building Draw a picture of cat Child asks for crayons to draw a picture Parenting