A Prescription for Simple Toys

As summer sets in, you may feel like you're running out of activities and options to do with your kids. While it may be easy to give them some sort of electronic device to keep them occupied, research has shown that going back to the basics of simple toys is really the best option. " “The more we know about early brain development, the more we understand the need for play that is based on human interaction,” Dr. Healey said. “There is no screen, video game or app that can replace the relationships built over toys.” "