Articles Tagged: Unstructured Play

By Katy Anderson

Read Time: 5 minutes

Loose Parts Play is the Real Brain Booster That Fancy Toys Pretend to Be

Learn the value of loose parts play when you just let your kids go and figure it out on their own. All they need in a few parts to get...
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By Amber Roshay

Read Time: 5 minutes

What You Need to Know About Leaving Kids Alone

As parents, we tend to keep our children close. Yet the older they become, the more childhood independence they crave. This push and pull of keeping them safe and wanting to...
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By Katy Anderson

Read Time: 4 minutes

Stop Asking “Where Were the Parents?” When Something Goes Wrong

Just because a kid gets hurt doesn't mean their parents were neglectful. Let's stop asking, "Where were the parents?" as a way to blame others.
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By Linda

Read Time: 3 minutes

This 6-Year-Old Makes Original Digital Music 

You can learn how to make your own music using Garage Band with tips from 6-year-old, Arias. He'll show you the ropes in this article and video.
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By Stacy Tornio

Read Time: 3 minutes

6 Insect Art Projects for Kids to Do on Their Own

Try out these fun insect art projects for kids. They are a great way to make art while also learning about bugs and insects.
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By Mike

Read Time: 4 minutes

5 Ways to Create Your Own Backyard Water Park

Create your own backyard waterpark with just a few inexpensive supplies. This is a great way to beat the heat with your family.
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By Tom Dittl

Read Time: 4 minutes

Make Your Own Cardboard TV—All You Need Is a Box

It's easy to make a cardboard TV. All you need is an empty box and a few other supplies. This is a great project for kids to make their own...
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By Stacy Tornio

Read Time: 5 minutes

Let’s Make Youth Sports Fun Again

There are so many great benefits of youth sports, so why are kids quitting at such young ages? In most cases adults are likely the ones to blame.
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By Let Grow

Read Time: 2 minutes

DIY Bird Feeders Kids Can Make on Their Own

Check out these DIY bird feeders that kids can make entirely on their own. The projects only need a few supplies each. Then add seed!
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By Kate Sundquist

Read Time: 5 minutes

What Is Unstructured Play?

The best parenting advice I ever received came from a mom whose son went to toddler music class with mine. She had tried to replace the drumstick he was gnawing...
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By Jill Staake

Read Time: 14 minutes

20 of the Best Backyard Games for Kids and How to Play Them

Once upon a time, backyard games for kids were everywhere. Kids roamed their neighborhoods throughout the day and joined up to play all sorts of games, with parents just requesting...
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By Katy Anderson

Read Time: 4 minutes

How to Encourage Your Kids to Create Strong Sibling Relationships at Any Age

Our family (like others throughout the world) has been spending a lot of time together for the last several weeks. At first, it felt relatively normal—like a long holiday. After...
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