The What, Why, & Significance of Imaginary Friends
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The What, Why, & Significance of Imaginary Friends

By Andie Stallman You may have heard the term “imaginary friends” or talked to a child about their playmate who you couldn’t see. But have you ever wondered why children have imaginary friends, why adults don’t, and what they can tell us about a child? I want to shed some light on a phenomenon that…

Building On…The Benefits of Play Through Music
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Building On…The Benefits of Play Through Music

By: Dana Vatafu Exposing your child to music or providing them with a musical education from an early age is an excellent way to jumpstart their cognitive, motor, and social skills development. Creating music activates unique parts of a child’s brain, which can lead to a more emotionally aware child when compared to their peers….