Encouraging Independent Play: Strategies for Overcoming Parental Obstacles
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If your child is struggling to play independently, use these play tips to help toddlers, preschoolers, and grade schoolers.
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Rethinking "Be Careful": Encouraging Self-Trust Over Constant Caution
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Have you ever paused to consider that the frequent caution of telling your child to "Be Careful!" might actually inhibit their learning and growth more than protect them? Click to learn more!
Read MoreWhy You Should Take Your Toys Out of the Playroom
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Guess what happens when you take a toy OUT of your playroom and IN to the spotlight?
Read MoreHow Do Children Use Play Silks?
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How many ways can you use a play silk? Dust off those play silks and watch your child’s independent play explode!
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3 Creative Indoor Play Ideas with LALO's Sorting Coins: Perfect for Toddlers and Preschoolers
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There is a cold front rolling across much of the country this week, so it looks like we will be playing indoors. Sometimes a new twist on an already loved toy is all you need to get the littles playing productively while you grab a few minutes to yourself.
Read More3 Simple Toys to Enhance Your Toddler's Emotional and Social Growth - Tips You Need!
/If you have a toddler, you know their emotions can be a whirlwind. As parents, it's our job to guide them through this complex emotional landscape. Surprisingly, some of the most effective tools for this task are toys you probably already have at home. In this blog post, we'll explore how playdough, stuffed animals, and markers and paper can be transformed into instruments of social and emotional growth for your toddler.
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6 Essential Tips for Creating a Safe Independent Play Space for Your Child
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You finally got them to play independently, and now you’re worried about whether or not it’s safe to let them play independently!
Read MoreRevitalize Playtime: 3 Expert Strategies to Get Your Kids Playing With Their Toys
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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.
Read MoreTurning Busy Days into Playful Moments: Toddler-Friendly Tips for the Holidays
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How to turn your whining toddler into a playful toddler when you are hustling to get it all done.
Read MoreCreating Play Spaces: A Guide to Encouraging Independent Play at Home
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Three tips for more independent play at home
Read MoreNarrating Play: Boost Your Child's Growth & Independence
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Sometimes playing with your baby can feel daunting. Here’s a way to play that will not only boost development but also build the foundation for independent play later on. (plus our favorite play for baby!)
Read MoreHoliday Animals Playdough Activity
/Need an easy and quick Holiday activity for the kids? Here’s one for you!
Use any play-dough you have; store-bought, homemade, doesn’t matter. Use some little animal figurines and mini-trees and let them decorate.
Worried about clean up? Don’t be. All of this can easily be picked apart, secured in baggies and stored away on a shelf for another day!
Use whatever items you have on hand, but if you’re wondering what we used exactly, here it is down below!
Looking for more fun Holiday Activities? Check out these blog posts below!
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How to Host a Playdate at Home
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Playdates are an important way to support your child’s socialization. Don’t miss these tips on how to make them run smoothly.
Read MoreHow to Talk to Children About Their Artwork
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You know that moment when your child proudly shows you his drawing and you have no clue what it is? Click here to learn the best ways of handling that conversation.
Read More5 Expert Tips to Ease Preschool Drop-Off Anxiety: Building Confidence Together
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Ease preschool drop-off anxiety with these 5 expert tips. Learn how to build your child's confidence, foster resilience, and create a smoother transition into school with simple, effective strategies that encourage emotional preparedness.
Read More6 Reasons to Start Playing More Board Games as a Family
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Looking for some new board games to play as a family?
Read MoreEasy Ice Play Activity for Kids
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An icy cold activity that won’t cost a dime and will entertain a very young child equally as well as a grade-schooler.
Read MoreHow to Make Playdough at Home and Teach Your Kids to Play with It Independently: A Step-by-Step Guide
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All things play dough: Recipe, Where to Buy, Why it is a great tool for learning
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Tip on how to start small and keep it simple, along with ideas for materials to include. Create a magical space for your kids to play.