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8 Ways A Simple Puppet Can be the Best Parenting Hack

Ages 3-5, For Parents, Games, Games for Families and Siblings, Mindfulness, Most Recent, Playful Parenting Hacks, Reading, Toys, Videos / Jocelyn Greene

Playing with a puppet is more than just fun and games. Watch Child’s Play NY teachers use puppets to get kids communicating about emotions and using empathy. This is an essential tool in the parenting arsenal to help manage behavior and get in touch with our children’s rich emotional lives. Happy puppeteering!

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Gifts for Kids to Spark Curiosity and a Love of Learning

While I love a good pillow fort, I also appreciate the value of quality games and toys! Here’s four fabulous gifts for kids that tickle the brain and capitalize on the kind of learning that inspires them. These are all less than $15 and are super portable too. I like these for road trips or for after-dinner playing with your kids. Happy gifting!