In Part 2 of Parenting Trends, Lisa and Cheree explore the importance of nurturing a child's imagination through reading and play. Discover the essential "work" happening in a child's brain during these activities and why they are crucial for healthy development.
Resources from Today's Podcast:
Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life
How Children Learn
How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature
How to teach your child during play:
The Three R's by Ruth Beechick
Cheree's List of Chapter Book Bedtime Read Alouds for Elementary & Middle School age children:
