Independent Play by Age: What’s Realistic at 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Years Old?
Independent Play by Age: What’s Realistic at 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Years Old? Quick Links Discover what independent play by age really looks like. You’ve probably heard that toddlers should play independently. But what does that actually mean at 1… or 3… or 5? Is independent play supposed to be quiet? What independent […]
Screen Free Play Ideas That Actually Work: How Open Ended Play Beats Screen Time Every Time
10 Screen Free Play Ideas That Actually Work: How Open Ended Play Beats Screen Time Every Time Quick Links Screen Free Play Ideas Your Toddler Will Actually Love (Yes, Really) Screen free play ideas sound great in theory… until your toddler’s yelling for the iPad before you’ve had coffee, the baby’s chewing on your shoe, […]
The Incredible Benefits of Open-Ended Play for Toddlers (Backed by Science + Real Life)
The Incredible Benefits of Open Ended Play for Toddlers (Backed by Science + Real Life) Quick Links The Benefits of Open Ended Play: What Makes It So Powerful for Toddlers? “So… they’re just playing?”That’s the reaction most of us have the first time we hear the phrase open ended play. Because when your toddler is […]
How to Start Independent Play and Finally Enjoy 5 Minutes of Peace
How to Start Independent Play and FINALLY Enjoy 5 Minutes of Peace Quick Links If you’re Googling how to start independent play, you’re probably running on cold coffee and desperate for five minutes without someone yelling “Muuuuum!” Independent play sounds amazing in theory, but when your toddler needs you to narrate every moment of their […]
Open Ended Play Made Easy: How to Raise Creative, Confident Kids
Open Ended Play Made Easy: How to Raise Creative, Confident Kids Quick Links “Wait, what exactly is open ended play?” If you’ve ever heard the phrase “open ended play” and immediately thought, “Sounds fancy. Do I need a Montessori certification for that?” this post is for you. Spoiler: You’re probably already doing it. This is […]
Toddler Independent Play – How to Encourage It plus Open Ended Play
Toddler Independent Play – How to Encourage It plus Open Ended Play Quick Links What If You Didn’t Have to Entertain Your Toddler 24/7? Let’s be real. If your toddler follows you around like a baby koala and loses their mind every time you try to pee alone, you are in the thick of it. […]
Independent Play for 2-Year-Old: What Actually Works (From a Real Mum)
Independent Play for 2-Year-Old: What Actually Works (From a Real Mum) Let’s be real — expecting a 2-year-old to suddenly play independently for 30 minutes is a bit of a fantasy.But can they build toward short, focused solo play sessions? Absolutely. If you’re in the thick of clingy toddler chaos and wondering if independent play […]
What Is Independent Play? A Real-Mum Guide to Sanity-Saving Solo Play
What Is Independent Play? A Real-Mum Guide to Sanity-Saving Solo Play If you’ve ever begged the universe for just five minutes to drink a hot coffee or go to the bathroom in peace — you already understand the dream of independent play. But what actually is it? Can toddlers really do it? And how do […]