Children Are Washable, But Somebody Still Has to Do the Washing
Messy play at my house was never a free for all. The rules are the reason it kept happening
The Workspace for Children
Lizzie Assa, MS Ed, Author of But I'm Bored, Real-life ideas for less chaos and a childhood that feels like childhood.
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It's Okay if They Cry at Drop-Off
What preschool is really teaching them, and how to get them talking about their day.
Stop Stressing About Back-to-School...You're more ready than you think
A gentle guide to backpacks, lunches, clothes and shoes, minus the fear lists.
Your Kid's Passion Isn't Yours to Find
You don’t have to expose them to everything or find their spark for them.
Why "Can I play with you?" sets kids up to hear no (and what to say instead)
Politeness is easy to mimic. Confidence takes more work.
I Woke Up Cranky and Made a List for My Kids
The old-school chore list I've used since they were four. They rolled their teenage eyes and did it anyway.
Hosting playdates at home, from the snack tray to the kid who won't leave
What to do about sharing/ should the other parent stay/ timing/ what to set out for success/ siblings
Why I Don't Need My Kids to Fit In
The 5 traits I protect instead, what's on my coffee table, this week's art setup, my restock list, and the things you don't wanna miss
Be the Mom Who Doesn't Panic at Fall Sign-Ups
Five things to look for before you pay for a single fall activity, plus how my kid who skipped youth club sports turned out.
The Monthly Roundup from The Workspace for Children
thoughts on raising three teens / playful interiors / what i'm reading, watching, and loving / plus: two things I did when they were little that are paying off now