This entertaining and informative book--written by MarianneSzymanski, child development and toy expert, and Ellen Neuborne, anaward-winning business journalist--is an essential andauthoritative guide to toys and play. Based on thirteen years ofindependent consumer-focused research, Toy Tips offersinvaluable advice and practical information about selectingappropriate toys and answers questions such as Why do kids playwith toys? What is the true role of toys? Which toys are good andwhich aren't? How do toys figure into normal, healthy childdevelopment?
"Invaluable and specific guidance about how the right toyscan help your kids learn, develop, build skills, and have somefun." --Michele Borba, consultant, educator, and author,Parents Do Make a Difference, Building Moral Intelligence,and No More Misbehavin'
"No one is better equipped than Marianne Szymanski to helpyou make smart choices when purchasing toys for your kids or forthe kids in your life."--Spencer Christian, former host ofSzymanski's guest segments on ABC's Good MorningAmerica, and author, Is There a Dinosaur in YourBackyard? and many other children's books
"Szymanski's years of experience and passion forserving children make her a leading voice in the developmentalbenefits of toys and play."--From the Foreward by Marvin W.Berkowitz
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"Invaluable and specific guidance about how the right toyscan help your kids learn, develop, build skills, and have somefun."
--Michele Borba, consultant, educator, and author, Parents DoMake a Difference, Building Moral Intelligence and No MoreMisbehavin'
"No one is better equipped than Marianne Szymanski to helpyou make smart choices when purchasing toys for your kids or forthe kids in your life."
--Spencer Christian, former host of Szymanski's guestsegments on ABC's Good Morning America, and author,Is There a Dinosaur in Your Backyard? and many otherchildren's books
"Szymanski's years of experience and passion forserving children make her a leading voice in the developmentalbenefits of toys and play."
--From the Foreward by Marvin W. Berkowitz
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