“It’s not free babysitting,” said Buchweitz, who suggests playing together instead of letting young children play alone. “If you engage with them, you can be the voice of reason.” Games ...

While young children may not be able to articulate the difference, ... No.”) Maybe friends like to spend time together not talking, he says. ... She’s having a great time playing with me!” ...

As parents, we are our children’s first educators. While such things as motor skills are instinctual for young learners, the approach to speech and literacy is a parent-led experience.