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near and. your little ones start
making their wish lists, the pres-
sure is on to select a gift that kids
will continue to love after the dec-
orations have come down. Toys
that promote open-ended. unstruc-
tured play are always a good
choice, according to experts.
“Unstructured play is a child’s
work,” says Dr. Alan Greene,
M.D., pediatrician and medical
expert of the popular book, "The
Parent’s Soup A-Z Guide to Your
Toddler.”
“It’S how kids learn and grow.
So when it comes to picking out
toys this holiday season, parents
should look for items that can
stimulate imagination. creativity
and role-playing," says ' Dr.
Greene.
. These particular toy attributes
help children gain independence
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reduce stress.” .unstructured playtime is .critical
The Little Tikes Company sur- for learning. Only 51 percent, of
veyed more than 1,000 parents of parents cited “helps with learn-
children aged 18 months to 6 ing" as a key benefit of imagina-
years to get their thoughts on play, live play, versus 81 percent who express their .imaginations as they
The Study revealed that two-thirds identificd'i as the biggest benefit ' explore different roles and scenar- * Buy What s Built to Last,
of moms, and dads (67 percent) of structured play or planned ios. ' ... Select toys from well-known man-
believe that it is very important to . activities, • * Make Sense-able Choices: ufacturers with a reputation for
experience unstructured playtime How do you select a toy that .Children should play with toys -quality products. Not only will .
each day, opposed to planned will be both fun and beneficial for. that stimulate their senses Kids you get your money s worth when
activities. such as sports practice, your child's development? Dr - learn about their environments a toy lasts for years, you also
music lessons or dance class. -Greene offers a few tips: through tastes, textures.- smells won t have to worry about safety
And while most parents under- * Let Kids Express Themselves: and sight w ith sensory, activities, hazards.
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* Promote Playing Together:
Look for toys that build social
skills and encourage interaction
with family and friends Kids will.
learn cooperation, respeet^for oth-
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* Help Kids Get Physical: Toys
that encourage physical play, such
as crawling’, hopping, pushing and
running, help kids develop bal- ”
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keeping them active and healthy
With she number of overweight
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*cise is a critical part of any child’s
play routine. Toys such as the ”
Little, ikes Goofy Giggles
Remote Control or Wide Tracker
Activity Walker get even the
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treasured memory and make peo-
ple smile," says Dale Spalding,
senior buyer of decorative acces-
sories at the home furnishing and
gift store: Bombay.
"As you pick up a bottle of wine
or some tasty hors d'oeuvres to
bring to a party,” says Spalding,
"add a personal touch."
Accessorize your gift. Turn a
simple bottle of wine into a func-
tional keepsake by draping a bead-
ed bottle cover over it, putting it
in a gift bag. or wrapping tassels
around it. Create a more impres-
sive and lasting gift by adding a
set of pate knives to your favorite
wheel of cheese. Wine goblets,
bottle coasters and stoppers, nap-
kin rings and place card holders
are also functional gifts, which
say thank you and express joy of
the moment. "When hosting your
next party, these gifts become
great additions for wardrobing
your table while celebrating
friends and memories," says
Spalding.
Gift giving goes both ways.
Often, a. hostess will give gifts to
her guests, as a way of saying
thank you for coming. Spalding
says decorative bottle stoppers,
salt and pepper shakers, and even
candles make great party favors.
“Make sure your gift" is areflec-
tion of your own unique personal-
ity. Your thoughtfulness and cre-
ativity will become a cherished
treasure,” says’Spalding.
The gifts themselves aren't the
only way to make a lasting
impression. The packaging can
have just as big an impact. “Bring
a bottle of wine in a wine caddy,
or place a set of coasters with a
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Schwind, Jim & Looby, Edward. The Alvin Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 10, 2003, newspaper, December 10, 2003; Alvin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1603067/m1/7/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Alvin Community College.