November 10 Tuesday Talk - "Is that toy actually educational?"
What questions about toys do you most want answered?
How do I know when a toy is building a skill?
What do my kids' toy choices tell me about them?
What is an open-ended vs. goal-oriented toy?
How important are role-play toys (kitchen, dolls, tools)?
You can vote for more than one answer.
Add other questions for us in the comments or in your RSVP!
About the Panelists
Carla Navarrete, MS, LCMHCA
Meet November’s Tuesday Talks Featured Specialists
Carla is a therapist who believes therapy is a safe space to be authentic, learn, process, and develop the skills to become the person you want to be. Carla has an eclectic approach to working with clients. She primarily uses modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT, play therapy, mindfulness, and others to meet the needs of her clients.
Carla works primarily with children (ages 5+), adolescents, and emerging adults. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, various mood and neurodevelopmental disorders, trauma, and emerging symptoms of severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). Carla’s work emphasizes increasing self-awareness, working towards goals, learning coping and social-emotional skills, and developing emotional intelligence / awareness.
Claudia Sanabria, OT
With 24 years of experience supporting children from birth to age 12, Claudia brings an incredible depth of care and knowledge to her work with kids and families. As an occupational therapist, her favorite way to connect is through play, affection, and sensory and motor activities.
“I want parents to understand the key areas of development during the preschool years. It’s important to observe how children build fine and gross motor skills, gain independence in daily routines, develop social and emotional abilities, and explore the world through play and communication. These areas are deeply interconnected and form the foundation for future learning. Supporting children through this process in a respectful and loving way makes a meaningful impact on their development.” -Claudia
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