Of Toys and Technology.

Play and entertainment has become an essential part of my little girl since she has now moved into her toddler stage. As a parent, it is our responsibility to expose and sift what she learns as this is the stage where she absorbs and takes in most of what she observes and do.

In an age where we are all absorbed with our smart phones and pads and tabs, curious little toddlers will, in a way or the other, replicate us and will want to get involved with these technologies as well, thus demanding us to purchase them their own set, or maybe hog them for long hours each day. In my opinion, these are good to entertainment for the child if they are on the go - car rides, train rides, in flights.

But I have seen many parents who rely solely on technology to keep their toddlers occupied, and I personally do not find this condusive at all. I have seen toddlers who are so absorbed in their gadget, that they were unconscious of their surroundings, and I think this could have negative consequences in the long run.


At home, I still prefer to entertain my toddler with conventional toys and books.

Once in a while, I will bring her out to the indoor children's playgrounds for her physical activities,

and recently, have introduced her to the library.

Visits to the supermarket are very fun and educational for her as she can learn the various things that are found there, and simple purchasing transactions involving money. This also introduces her to counting and maths.

Academics doesn't have to be so regimental and rigorous classroom way of  'one plus one equals two'. Especially at an age where their attention span is super short!

She has recently expanded her 'kitchen', and this is where I find it fun to play roles of cook, waitress and cashier with her. It's simple fun yet stimulates her mentally and physically.

Playing with dolls teaches her the meaning of empathy and love, and often, she will express her love with a kiss or hug. In a way, this is why she is very expressive. and while observing her play with other children sometimes, she always approaches with a smile.

In short, I still find traditional methods of play very beneficial for growing up toddlers. Back then, we didn't have much technology, but we turned out fine didn't we? ;)




*(This post is solely my personal opinion.)