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Dear Marianne: My husband and I have 2 daughters ages 3 and 5. They have so many toys and it's hard for me to get rid of them because so many of them are from family and friends but it's overwhelming! I think they have too many toys-do you have any suggestions of how many toys a kid plays with in a day and how many do they really need? I don't remember having so many toys as a child-just a few favorites. Then it's hard to get them to clean up b/c I think it overwhelms them. What do you think? Phil and Angie, Blue Springs, MO, parents of Marlee 5 and Jaimee 3
This water throw-toy is an engineered disc made of soft
rubber. It skims the water’s surface much like
skipping-stones and can travel up to 100 feet. It measures
six inches in diameter and weighs two ounces. A number
of games can be played with it, from underwater catch
and distance tosses to more complex games, including
team sports such as "Hydro Hockey" and "Underwater
Ultimate." This disc can also be used as a tool
for swimmers' training and exercise or for low-impact
water workouts. It is available in several colors, such
as yellow, orange, purple, hot pink and lime green.
This toy promotes gross and fine motor skills, and improves
coordination. It develops concentration and offers a
mental challenge when judging distances. When it is
played with with skills and success, this toy provides
a sense of pride and accomplishment. This toy also provides
an activity that invites peer interaction.
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Marianne
Toy Tips to Parents: Time to Unplug
Don't over stuff the toy box with tech toys. When is technology too much technology?
While tech toys are popular and some can be educational, the latest round of newcomers at Toy Fair makes it clear we're going too far into technology assisted play. It seems technology now permeates almost every kind of toy category on the toy shelves. Parents run the risk of stocking the playroom with items that undermine the important developmental aspects of childhood play.
