“Parallel Play” treaded these waters with ease and vision. Editor’s Note: Deputy Editorial Page Editor Sydney Alleyne was a choreographer for “Parallel Play.” She had no role in the reporting or ...

Parallel play is an effective solution and allows both partners to recharge. It does not mean distancing yourself from your partner; you’re both physically present but emotionally independent.

Then you have the onlooking play, where they're beginning to think, "Hm, I wonder what somebody else is doing." And then parallel play when they're playing alongside someone else.