Learn how to nurture your child's self-directed play with these practical strategies. From observing their interests to creating engaging play invitations, discover how to support your 2-8 year old's independent play skills at home and outdoors.

When your child complains of boredom, it's not a lack of ideas, but rather a need for skills, resources, confidence, and clear play boundaries. Try these tips!

Research shows that rough-and-tumble play helps kids learn to regulate and manage emotions… How to manage when things get too rough.

Have you ever noticed that despite a solid routine, there are just some days when you know your child is not going to have a successful quiet time? There’s a good reason and it is completely solvable. 

Guess what happens when you take a toy OUT of your playroom and IN to the spotlight?

You finally got them to play independently, and now you’re worried about whether or not it’s safe to let them play independently!

Your child's eyes sparkled with every gift they unwrapped this Christmas, but now, those same toys are gathering dust in the corner. Before frustration sets in, take a deep breath. We’ve got you covered with a few effective strategies to transition from toy overload to productive independent play.

How to turn your whining toddler into a playful toddler when you are hustling to get it all done.

Sometimes when we ask questions while our kids are busy at play, we unintentionally insert our own ideas and the magic of independent play doesn't fully come to life. Here’s what you can do instead!

Getting messy is vital to healthy child development. As the weather gets colder, and we can’t take the mess outside, I want to make sure you feel prepared to get messy inside AND deal with the aftermath.

Don’t shy away from messy play! Here are some tips, tricks, and ideas to encourage messy play that also ensures your house and resources don’t suffer.