# 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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## [Children Are Washable, But Somebody Still Has to Do the Washing](https://theworkspaceforchildren.substack.com/p/messy-play-rules)

_2026-08-18_

Messy play at my house was never a free for all. The rules are the reason it kept happening

## [It's Okay if They Cry at Drop-Off](https://theworkspaceforchildren.substack.com/p/preschool-drop-off-crying)

_2026-08-13_

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](https://theworkspaceforchildren.substack.com/p/back-to-school-gear-guide)

_2026-08-10 · The Workspace for Children_

A gentle guide to backpacks, lunches, clothes and shoes, minus the fear lists.

## [Your Kid's Passion Isn't Yours to Find](https://theworkspaceforchildren.substack.com/p/your-kids-passion-isnt-yours-to-find)

_2026-08-04_

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)](https://theworkspaceforchildren.substack.com/p/help-your-kid-join-play)

_2026-07-30_

Politeness is easy to mimic. Confidence takes more work.

## [I Woke Up Cranky and Made a List for My Kids](https://theworkspaceforchildren.substack.com/p/chore-list-for-kids)

_2026-07-29_

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](https://theworkspaceforchildren.substack.com/p/hosting-playdates-at-home-from-the)

_2026-07-28 · The Workspace for Children_

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](https://theworkspaceforchildren.substack.com/p/why-i-dont-need-my-kids-to-fit-in)

_2026-07-24 · The Workspace for Children_

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](https://theworkspaceforchildren.substack.com/p/be-the-mom-who-doesnt-panic-at-fall)

_2026-07-23 · The Workspace for Children_

Five things to look for before you pay for a single fall activity, plus how my kid who skipped youth club sports turned out.

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## [The Monthly Roundup from The Workspace for Children](https://theworkspaceforchildren.substack.com/p/raising-teens-monthly-roundup-july-2026)

_2026-07-19 · 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