POWERFUL WAYS PRETEND PLAY IS A BRAIN-BOOSTER FOR CHILDREN

Encouraging children to “use their imaginations” or motivating them to engage in “pretend play” is an important part of child development.  Young girl pretending to be a doctor. Photo Credit: Amina Filkins/Pexels.com   Before looking at the benefits, it helps to define what pretend play entails. According to experts from Parents.com, pretend play, also known … Read more

The NFL Doesn’t Have To Pretend It’s Not An Old Boys’ Club Anymore

Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking about fake booze, depressing old sex movies, driver’s ed in a Tesla, and more. PROGRAMMING NOTE: Today’s Funbag will … Read more

Michael Rapaport Ripped for Sharing ‘Pretend, A.I.-Generated’ Focus Camp Photograph

Prince William and Kate Middleton let their love take middle stage throughout their French state go to. The royals, who not often interact in public shows of affection, had been noticed holding arms as they formally welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the UK on Tuesday. Photographs confirmed Middleton holding arms with William, seemingly permitting … Read more

‘Sister Wives’ Meri Brown AIRS OUT Robyn for Ghosting Her for Months — “Why Pretend to Be My Friend”

RECAP: ‘Sister Wives’ Meri Brown AIRS OUT Robyn for Ghosting Her for Months — “Why Pretend to Be My Friend” In the Sister Wives episode that aired Sunday, April 20th, Janelle Brown relocates from Flagstaff to North Carolina, with Christine Brown by her side. And Janelle finally visits the property she bought without seeing it … Read more