What playing with friends looks like for your 2-year-old
Learn about the 6 stages of social play—and what you can expect from this stage in your toddler's development.
Learn about the 6 stages of social play—and what you can expect from this stage in your toddler's development.
They way your child plays make-believe changes as they grow. At each stage, pretend play offers cognitive and social-emotional benefits.
As children approach age 3, they engage more in symbolic play: using objects to stand in for others. Here are 6 ideas for dramatic play with your two-year-old.
Taking turns comes before sharing, and your child is ready to practice that now with some adult guidance.
Learn the differences between turn-taking and sharing, and when children are ready for each.