Playing is part of life of children who can not be separated. Through toys, children can express themselves. Play also can be a fun tool for learning. Well, so children can get the positive benefits of this activity, you should select the right toy.
Psychologists at the same time play therapist from the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of Indonesia (UI LPT), Dra Mayke Tedjasaputra MSI, said, before deciding what is appropriate toys for children, parents should consider the language and motor skills baby. In addition, in the selection of toys, parents should not give toys to the children home. "Should parents pay attention to several categories, such as toys based on the child's age," he said.
By the time children move with his toys, parents also need to know the level of mental development of the baby. Choose toys appropriate to the level of learning. Try to find toys that will challenge the development of skills, but without making the child's frustration.
"When buying toys, do not forget to check the age label on every package of toys,".
Age labels found on packaging is based on mental and physical abilities of children, needs to play, interests, and security. In addition to select games based on age, parents should choose the game safe. It never hurts to read with both manual and labels on toys so there is no misuse.
"Parents should make sure that the toys given to children, made of strong materials and are not easily broken, so no harm, make sure that these toys do not use paint that is toxic,"
Whenever possible, buy toys that have an international security standard on the packaging. Mayke say, a good toy, must meet the 3 aspects, namely that can help physical-motor development, cognitive (intelligence), and the process of emotional-social development. "Avoid giving your electronic games at preschoolers,"
Indeed, computer or games can stimulate the cognitive aspects of children because he demanded to set a strategy to complete the game so well that can stimulate cognitive problem-solving. However, physical and motor emosionalsosial untrained child.
"Babies should also be trained physical development and emotional-social motor so no more awkward if you later have to socialize with other children. With no skilled children in physical activity, then he will be marginalized, not all can, and eventually affect his confidence, "
Mayke advised not to buy toys based on gender. The boy would not hurt to play dolls and girls playing toy cars or a cap pistol. Men and women should be all. Allow the children free play so the child will get as much knowledge as possible.
"When children are playing, parents simply observe at close quarters. When children experience difficulty or quarrel in the play, new parents intervene. Occasionally parents have to comment on or discuss initiatives to lure the child so the child feels he is still considered, "
If the toys provided are appropriate, let the children play happily. That's because the play gives a lot of good benefits for children. According to one study, children's play time has decreased from 40 percent in 1980s to 25 percent in the late 1990s. This is because parents tend to have high expectations on their children and wish to have children has shown that early achievement without them knowing it could put pressure on the child.
Playing a vital key to the way children learn, including the development of thinking skills. Changes in play behavior shows intellectual development, as well as improving the competence of individuals. Playing is also a medium for individuals to practice what was learned.
Child psychologist, Muhammad Rizal Psi, said the play is an integral part of childhood. Play is a unique medium to facilitate the development of language expression, communication skills, emotional development, social skills, decision-making skills, and cognitive development in children.
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