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#53 Title:
Dr. Toy
Special Guest: Stevanne Auerbach, PhD, an established speaker, consultant, author, trained in child psychology, education, special education, and child development.
Description:
What makes a good toy? Which toys make the best gifts? Where can I find quality, educational toys for my child? Stevanne Auerbach PhD, author of Smart Play/Smart Toys and Dr. Toy’s Guide, helps us to evaluate toys and children’s products. Come play with us!
Duration: 45:05
Index:
00:40 Introduction: Toys Matter
01:55 Hottest Toys of the Year
03:23 Selecting Toys for Children
08:31 Play With Your Child!
18:01 Book: Smart Play / Smart Toys
21:17 Creative / Inexpensive Gifts
29:15 Where to Find Quality Toys
31:04 Toys that Promote Fitness
34:57 Dr. Toy Reviews Toys
40:11 Closing Comments
43:30 Closing Track
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About Dr. Toy
“Children learn best through play.”
Dr. Stevanne Auerbach, known as "Dr. Toy," is an expert in play, toys, children's products, education, parent education, child development, child advocacy, child psychology, child care and special education. She is the author of 15 books.
She is a frequent speaker and writer on toys and children's products. She selects and evaluates the newest and best toys and other products for the annual feature Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products and provides other programs and resources year round.
Dr. Toy frequently appears in the media. Interviews have been on The Today Show, The Donahue Show, Hour Magazine and many other talk shows on radio and TV throughout the country including Good Morning Texas. She contributes articles, features, interviews and quotes in newspapers and magazines including The New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, USA Today, The Boston Globe, Miami Herald, Chicago Tribune, Kiplinger Magazine, U.S. News and World Report, Working Mother, Ms., Parents, Parenting, Child, Parenting Publications of America, Money Magazine, Bottom Line Personal, and many more.
Visit drtoy.com
Sign up for Dr. Toy's Newsletter
Dr. Toy's Awards Programs
Gift Guides by Dr. Toy
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"Parents forget that a child’s play is their first job in life. You don’t want them to lose their natural exuberance, curiosity and fascination." - Dr. Toy
Smart Play Smart Toys:
How to Raise a Child with a High PQ* Play Quotient
We've all heard of "IQ" but do you know your child's "PQ" or Play Quotient? A child's ability to play does more than provide for fun and diversion; it is critical for his or her emotional and intellectual growth, and teaches everything from social skills to analytical thinking. For the developing mind of a child, learning to play is paramount - but is your child getting the most out of playtime?
Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D., more affectionately known as "Dr. Toy" has dedicated a lifetime to the importance of play and evaluating toys and children's products, and gives you specific advice on which toys to buy, how to use them effectively, what kind of games to play to empower your child's overall development and much more.
You'll learn from being your child's first "Big Toy" from baby to older child, how to be your child's "Play Tutor" and how play can strengthen maturity levels and confidence. This book covers the pros, cons, and facts of gender specific toys, guidance for gifted and special-needs child, practical advice on evaluating toy safety, and how to find play opportunities at home, school, and community.
Dr. Toy recommends supplies you should always have on hand, and suggests many different ways to have fun with many more invaluable ideas to make playtime a growing experience!
Buy it: Amazon
“Back-to-school is a good time to ‘take stock’ and do an inventory of what your children are playing with, what is not used and what they need next in their development."
- Dr. Toy
Helpful Articles
for Parents and Teachers
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Finding Scripts to Stage Your Own Puppet Shows
The fun and creative rewards gained from helping children stage their own puppet shows are immeasurable. Too often, however, even after you've assembled your puppets, a puppet stage and a troupe of little actors, the missing ingredient is the script.
Good Times Being Creative
This article covers what is creativity, why is it important, ages and stages, television usage and how parents can get involved.
History of Toys and Games
Just for fun . . . Discover the origins of your favorite toys and games, from chess and checkers to Barbie and Atari. Find out how many crayons are produced each day, who invented Lincoln Logs, and which classic toy truck is the brainchild of a group of Minnesota school teachers. Plus: Learn more about the industry's most successful inventors, including Milton Bradley and the Parker brothers.
Ways to Strengthen Children's Creativity
Every child is born with creative potential, but this potential may be stifled if care is not taken to nurture and stimulate creativity. This article suggests many activities for creative play.
Check out these articles by Dr. Toy!
"Toys are a means for developing a child’s “PQ” or “Play Quotient”, which is intelligent and responsible play that engages, educates, creates and is overall fun." - Dr. Toy |
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