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Parenting Tips on Feb. 17 Fox 4 Morning News: Pretend Play turns into Real Learning

Getting a child ready for school is not just about helping them learn their ABCs.  Did you know that helping a child develop a healthy imagination is one of the best gifts you can do to prepare him for school?  Tune in to Fox 4 when our parenting expert gives ideas on how to encourage our children's natural gift of imagination.

How Imagination Helps Children

• Helps children learn/areas of brains develop
• Helps improve vocabulary
• Gives them the ability to control intense emotions
• Develops problem-solving skills

How to encourage imagination

• Read books
• Make music
• Encourage pretend play
• Provide props
• Ask “What if?” questions
• Don't discourage imagination