Jami Holloway

Let Kids Be Kids!

Have you ever wished you could be a kid again? The days were full of fun and you did not have to worry about bills, the economy or just everyday stress. The only stressful thing was if you could not find a certain toy or could not go out to play because of the rain. It is great being an adult. You have a wonderful family, great friends and good job. Yet, there is always that moment in the day when you wish you could forget about... (posted by Jami 2 years 133 days ago.)

Creating Social Interaction with Pretend Play

Society is based upon social interaction. Everyday, we go to our jobs or out in the world and encounter people. This encounter is social interaction. But how do children have social interaction? They don't go to a job but they do attend school, day care or play groups. At these places, they must learn to interact with other children. This interaction with other children will help them in adulthood. As parents... (posted by Jami 2 years 141 days ago.)

Pretend Play: The Advantages

Have you ever watched children playing? It is really quite fascinating. They seem to envelop into their own little worlds creating songs and carrying on their own conversations. There is a term for this type of playing. It is known as pretend play or creative play. Not only is it fun for children but also has several developmental advantages. Creative play develops a child's imagination, inspires their creativity and enhances... (posted by Jami 2 years 146 days ago.)