Our new edition of a family favorite has hundreds of fun and educational activities that promote creative thinking, laughter, and loving relationships. From ways to make walking interesting to tips for creating a family book of world records, Susan Perry brings together simple activities that rely on little more than family commitment.
For parents who are looking for ways to enhance quality time, or for those who are looking for new, creative ways to play and learn with their children, PLAYING SMART provides a treasure trove of activities, resources, and ideas. Included in this revised, expanded, and updated edition are new chapters on the five-senses and geography as well as many new activities. Updated resources and family-friendly Web sites help point the way to more adventures.
Susan K. Perry, Ph.D., is a social psychologist and award-winning author who teaches psychology at Woodbury University and online writing for "Writer's Digest". She has also been a teacher for the Gifted Children's Association of Los Angeles, and was the founder and director of an early childhood program, Discovery House School.