By believing your kids are capable they develop a strong sense of self which helps them understand their own strengths and weaknesses.

“Every child is an artist. The problem is staying an artist when you grow up.” -Picasso

You can’t teach creativity, but you can destroy it.

We are all dealing with the loss of normalcy

...We are overloaded with information, stress and making sense of this while trying to stay calm and focused for our kids.

When they are accustomed to this freedom and choosing their paths the play becomes much more natural and fluid.

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I am determined to advocate for more play and learning by doing in an environment conducive to just that!

Unstructured play time is not one of those times where you need to individualize based on their personal abilities and characteristics- they

I know we are in lock down but go outside you silly human.

We like to say we know what's best for them and sometimes this is true but sometimes they know what's best for themselves and we should make

We can't be expected to always be our best. Sometimes, there are things in this world that are uncontrollable. Dealing with the unknown is g

We actively consider both our feelings and our motives for doing and speaking as we did- we look at the wider context and we question what o

Read about day 2 here! What is the difference between a scientist and a child? A good scientist or science teacher usually uses something...

Routines can be useful for establishing boundaries and guidelines for kids, as well as teaching good habits, time management and improving e

Wow, what a turnout! Over 60 children from around Merced county came to play with us on Friday night! We approached Oscar from J&R Tacos...

My Kiddos: Tom, Leeor and Leila (Story is about Leeor and Leila) Playwork VS Parenting moment It was one of those days when I was reading...

#reflectiveparenting, #playworkparenting I was recently taught by my super ripped friend some exercises that I can do while taking my...

I often think or over think my responses to my children. Often I am most reflective when I am certain my reaction should have been...

In 1959, During the first episode of the “Mickey Mouse Club” the Mattel toy company introduced a new product, a toy gun that the tv...