play Tag

I have strong memories from childhood of playing together with friends. Before I was old enough to explore the neighborhood on my own, I often remember my mother sending me off to “go play” within our home. Sometimes I was alone since my older sister and brother were not always fond of playing together with their little sister. Hence, my dog...

The newest episode of Amy's Affirmations is a call to parents to decrease screen time and increase play time. Yes, it is no surprise that children of this generation have more access to screens than prior generations. Research is showing more and more that it is having detrimental effects. It is a step in the right direction that parents are...

Let Kids Be Kids. Seems like a simple concept. However, preschools are turning into bootcamps with teachers acting as drill sergeants getting them ready for Kindergarten. I have shared my passionate thoughts on this subject in a previous blog post called Just Say No to Preschool Pressure. Yet, this message needs to be shared again and again. You can read the...