Parents are busy multi-tasking more than ever these days and may feel guilty about not spending enough time playing with their children. But there is another way to think about this.
Even though you want to spend time with your children they do need plenty of free play time by themselves or with other children so they will learn how to “work” with others as well as problem solving and independent thinking. Therefore it is important to provide many age appropriate educational kids toys in your home.
By providing your children open ended toys such as giant kids building blocks they will have ample opportunities for creative play as well as learning problem solving and improving their motor skills. And as you are busy in the kitchen preparing their favorite meal you will be rewarded by hearing them planning and building and laughing together.