The AAP recommends parents develop healthy media habits for their families—which means very limited screen time for young children, who learn best from people, not screens. It’s clear that to help keep children healthy, happy, and learning, parents should explore the many benefits of going old-school with interactive, screen-free fun and games.

In Retro Toddler: MoreThan 100 Old-School Activities to Boost Development (AAP, May 2018), Anne H. Zachry, PhD, OTR/L helps parents understand the importance of engaging with their toddlers (ages 12–36 months) to enhance language, motor, and social skills without the distractions of TV, YouTube, and noisy electronics. With more than 25 years’ experience, Zachry understands the crucial role that parents play in their toddlers’ development. She suggests many low-tech activities and stimulating toys that use items parents already have around the house!

“The suggestions for games, activities, and homemade toys in Retro Toddler will help parents support their children’s physical, mental, and social development, all while developing a special parent-toddler bond,” said Zachry.

Incorporating the latest recommendations from the AAP, with extensive research by Zachry and other experts in her field, Retro Toddler:

•Explains the development of problem-solving skills during the toddler years

•Includes unique activities to foster the development of empathy and social skills

•Includes engaging activities that enhance the development of fine and gross motor skills

•Shares brain-boosting activities that toddlers will enjoy

•Details language development between the ages of 1 and 3 years

•Reviews the research on overexposure to screens during toddlerhood

•Explains the benefits of a back-to-the-basics parenting approach

Packed with more than 100 wonderful old-school activities based on modern day research, Retro Toddler is a comprehensive guide that will help both parents and caregivers.