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In this episode I am answering the question, “how much do you play with your kids?”. I don’t actually play with my kids very much and I am going to give you an explanation of why. The Highlights What quality time looks like in our house. How I facilitate play without playing myself. When I am …
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I am a huge advocate for kids having fewer toys–something I call toy minimalism. As we talked about in episode 2, kids who have fewer toys play better and smarter. The key to having fewer toys is choosing the correct toys. In this episode we will talk about how to choose the best toys for …
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Two years ago we got rid of the toys. As a result, my kids play more creatively and independently. In this episode, we are going to discuss how toy minimalism will benefit your kids. The Highlights Why I got rid of the toys (my story) Why not all toys are created equal The psychological and educational …
When it comes to entertainment for my young children, I keep things as low-tech as possible. We limit screen time. Our toys don’t have batteries. We generally try to keep things simple. Which is why I want to share with you the best podcasts for kids. While television can be sensory overload, podcasts on the other …
Last week, a gift arrived for my 9-month-old baby. It was the most gorgeous baby book I have ever laid my eyes upon. I didn’t know board books could be this beautiful. The illustrations are enchanting. The textures are captivating. Oh, and it’s white. Not a white that you can wipe clean. It’s a soft, matte …
There is something to be said about making a gift with your own hands. This is particularly true for kids. There is nothing that compares to the sense of the pride they have in making something themselves. Which is why I love this fudge–a preschooler can make it “all by myself”. My son has the best …