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Creative toy gift guide for preschoolers 2025

Samantha Radford, PhD — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:12:00 +0000

In the preschool years, kids are learning so much about how to interact with the world around them. One of the best gifts you can give them during this time is a love for creativity and imagination. And what better way to encourage imagination than with open-ended toys? RELATED: Open Ended Toys that Encourage Imaginative […]

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31 New Spring Activities for Kids : My Kids Love These !!

Samantha Radford, PhD — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:30:48 +0000

Let’s be real—keeping kids entertained (without screens) during Holidays feels like an Olympic-level challenge. But here’s the good news, I am here for you because I understand this struggle of every parent out there, So I decided to add little creativity in Everyday Spring Activities for kids . My kids would all day just follow […]

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27+ best creative toys for kids

Samantha Radford, PhD — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:45:00 +0000

If you’re like me, you want your children to play with imaginative toys. After all, that’s much better for them than the one-trick pony toys that say a few phrases over and over. Plus, you probably don’t want those noisy toys in your home either! That’s why I’m all for creative toys for kids. Toys […]

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Creating a calming corner for kids

Samantha Radford, PhD — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:44:51 +0000

As parents, we all want to provide our children with a safe and comfortable environment where they can relax and unwind. That’s why a calming corner can be so beneficial! But how do you make sure that your kids have a special place to calm down? The answer lies in creating a cozy calming corner […]

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The Best Pikler Triangle/ Climbing triangle for your toddler

Samantha Radford, PhD — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:22:51 +0000

Whether you’re stuck inside because of bad weather, or you have to get some work done with the kids at home, you probably want a way for your little ones to burn off energy indoors. That’s why I want to tell you all about the best Pikler triangle (or climbing triangle) out there. Initially, you […]

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How to encourage independent play

Samantha Radford, PhD — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:53:00 +0000

Sports, dance, educational worksheets… There’s all sorts of activities that we’re encouraged to get our children into. But at the end of the day, learning how to play alone can be one of the greatest gifts you can give your child. That’s why it’s so important to encourage independent play. And let’s be real: Sometimes […]

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Easy DIY Lego bag and play mat – no sewing machine needed

Samantha Radford, PhD — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 01:02:00 +0000

If you have kids who enjoy blocks, you know how it is: Somehow, the blocks end up everywhere, and at some point, you end up stepping on one in the middle of the night and swearing (but quietly. Anything to not wake them up!). That’s why I love the idea of a Lego bag to […]

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Brentwood Home play couch vs Nugget couch

Samantha Radford, PhD — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:05:38 +0000

Play couches are so much fun for all your little ones, from toddlers to big kids. But there’s so many options out there that’s it’s hard to choose. That’s why I want to help you decide whether a Nugget couch or a Brentwood Home play couch is better for your family. [convertkit form=2361543] But the […]

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Non-toxic play couch review – Brentwood Home Play Couch

Samantha Radford, PhD — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:40:25 +0000

Jumping on couch cushions is a classic fun activity for kids, but you likely would prefer they didn’t do it. That’s what’s so great about a play couch: It gives kids a chance to jump, climb, and build in the living room. But it’s vital that you make sure you get your child a non-toxic […]

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Easy toy rotation system your kids will love

Samantha Radford, PhD — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:10:00 +0000

Has your child ever been surrounded by toys, complaining that he is bored? Doesn’t it drive you crazy? But would you believe that toy rotation could change things? Fewer toys out at once actually sets you both up for success! Your kids will engage in more independent play for longer periods of time, and you’ll […]

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