There are steps you can take to make the most out of playtime and make it fun for both of you!

Here are 5 tips:

• Tip 1 - Make toys good for parent-child play available - blocks, Legos, building sets, coloring, Play-doh, Mr. Potato Head, dolls, cars or trains.

• Tip 2 - Join in and do what your child is doing - let your child pick what you play and how you play it.

• Tip 3 - Describe what your child is doing and what you are doing - be like a sportscaster.

• Tip 4 - Repeat or reflect what your child says.

• Tip 5 - Avoid directions, criticism and questions during this special play time.