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Kid-Driven Play

By Jessica Franklin It took hours for us to set up the tracks for my sonโ€™s train table, and less than a minute for him to tear apart. It has been a constant battle to get him to play nicely… read more

The Necessary Risk of Playtime

By Jessica Franklin Recently I shared my plans to get my son a trampoline for his birthday. A well-meaning friend contacted me to express her concern, informing me that recent recommendations are that trampolines should only be used in a… read more

Pick Your Battles

By Jessica Franklin โ€œNo, letโ€™s not get the blocks out right now,โ€ I say.ย  He dumps the box onto the floor, and I give an exasperated sigh. Just let him play with the blocks, itโ€™s not a big deal.ย  Heโ€™s… read more