Parallel play is play! ✨ It is completely normal and healthy for neurodivergent children to engage in parallel play—playing alongside someone rather than directly with them. It builds tolerance for shared spaces and lays the groundwork for future social skills without the immediate pressure of having to interact. Next time your child is happily playing near another child, take a deep breath and count it as a win! 🏆 (At Starbright Centers, we meet children exactly where they are. If your family

Ranjitha | Montessori | Nurturing young minds on Instagram: "✨ Parallel Play – A Big Step in Little Lives ✨ Before 3 years, children often play side by side without directly interacting – this is called parallel play. 🌱 It may look like they’re “just playing alone,” but it’s actually an important stage in their social development. 💡 Why it matters: 👶 Builds comfort around peers 🧩 Helps observe & learn from others 💬 Prepares for future cooperative play 🌸 Encourages independence + confidence

Advantages of parallel combination