How to select educational toys and apps for kids 0-5

Send us Fan MailThis is not your conventional toy and app review. I will name a few that I love (not sponsored), however, I want to give you a framework to help you choose them on your own!First, I review what play should look like in our homes. Open-ended and self-directed play is the best! I review some of our favorite toy companies and give you a list of TYPES of items and toys you can include in your home. Need more ideas? Visit my website below!https://www.curiousneuron.com/shopIf you need more help with this, I have my Play and Brain Development course. It has TONS of play ideas using everyday items and also explains how this is helping your child build cognitive skills. Until December 31st, 2022, use the code PODCAST30 to get $30 off this program!!!https://www.curiousneuron.com/playcampI also discussed apps we use in our homes and why we love them. I also give you some tips to help you select high-quality apps for your kids. Wondergrade for emotional learning (this is my app!) Get a 2-week free trial:https://www.wondergrade.comPok Pok for open-ended play:They were kind enough to offer you 50% off an annual subscription! Use code" Curious Neuron" and click the link below:https://playpokpok.com/redeem/ Sago Mini School:https://sagomini.com/school/Khan Academy Kids:https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/Scientific Sources:Are educational preschool apps designed to teach? An analysis of the app marketThe Importance of Self-Directed PlayHow educational are “educational” apps for young children?Less-structured time in children's daily lives predicts self-directed executive functioningPutting Education in “Educational” Apps: Lessons From the Science of LearningSupport the showJoin the Reflective Parent Book Club for only $9.99 for the year: https://reflectiveparentclub.circle.so/checkout/reflective-parenting-book-clubWatch my Tedx Talk on YouTube called The Over-Educated, Emotionally Underprepared Parent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDYJFY_9K9E&t=19sGrab my course for $99, The Emotionally Aware Parent: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/Doors open to join the next 8-week training (Starts Oct 12th) here https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/