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Smart Play, Smart Toys: How To Raise A Child With A High Pq
Written by Stevanne Auerbach
Publisher: Institute for Childhood Resources, July 2006
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Book Info
We've all heard of "IQ" but do you know your child's "PQ" or Play Quotient? A child's ability to play does more than provide for fun and diversion; it is critical for his or her emotional and intellectual growth, and teaches everything from social skills to analytical thinking. For the developing mind of a child, learning to play is paramount--but is your child getting the most out of playtime?

Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D., more affectionately known as "Dr. Toy" (www.drtoy.com) has dedicated a lifetime to the importance of play and evaluating toys and children's products, and gives you specific advice on which toys to buy, how to use them effectively, what kind of games to play to empower your child's overall development and much more.
You'll learn from being your child's first "Big Toy" from baby to older child, how to be your child's "Play Tutor" and how play can strengthen maturity levels and confidence. This book covers the pros, cons, and facts of gender specific toys, guidance for gifted and special-needs child practical advice on evaluating toy safety, and how to find play opportunities at home, school, and community.

Dr. Toy recommends supplies you should always have on hand, and suggests many different ways to have fun with many more invaluable ideas to make playtime a growing experience!

What People Are Saying?

Dr. Toy is the nation's best toy expert, and she's written a great resource to help you in choosing the very best and safest toys for your baby and child."--(Sandy Jones, Author, Great Expectations: Your All-in-One Resource for Pregnancy & Childbirth , written with her daughter, Marcie Jones)

- Sandy Jones "Dr. Toy's Smart Play/Smart Toys is a great guide for anyone searching for the right toy for creative play, building developmental skills or for just plain fun. It's easy to use and well organized. Invaluable!"--(Alice Bergman, West Side Kids Toy Store (ASTRA member) New York, NY)

- Alice Bergman "When our staff has questions about developmentally appropriate toys we refer them to Smart Play/ Smart Toys . This book is easy to read and understand both for parents and toy industry employees who have a lot to gain by reading this very useful book."--(Pam Byars, The Ark Toy Store, Berkeley and San Francisco, CA www.thearktoys.com)

- Pam Byars " Smart Play /Smart Toys is the road map needed by parents, teachers and anyone who interacts with children and play time. Play development is critical to all children's overall growth. Dr. Auerbach has brilliantly captured how anyone can help children have more joy with smarter playtime."--(Tom Ciesielka, President, TC Public Relations, Chicago, Il www.tcpr.net)

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