Thinking beyond the brain
Where does the mind stop and the rest of the world begin? Why can we think better when we put things down on paper or rearrange Post-Its on a board? It's all to do with the Extended Mind.
Alexis Ralphs
What is the purpose of play?
What is the purpose of play? To get ready for life. Play becomes problem-solving. But that's not a grim prescription. Play is naturally fun. But right now, is your child having fun? Or is she following you around the house, demanding to be entertained, whether by you or
Be your own nudge unit
Set up your home to nudge your child into making better play choices, to choose play over screens and to develop independence.
Use nudges to inspire independence
This is the third email from the free email series, Breaking the screen-time habit. To read the rest, sign up here.
How’s the screen-free fun going so far?
If you’re like me, you probably haven’t implemented any of it yet. You’re thinking about it. You want
Schema play: A comprehensive guide to understanding your toddler's development
Curious why your child's play is so repetitive? Learn about schema play and how it builds essential skills through exploration.
Introducing Screen-Free Saturdays
I’m a hypocrite.
As I write this, my children are on screens. Which is ironic because my new project is about going screen-free.
I had the best of intentions. But sometimes you have to bend in order not to break. One of the four is having a meltdown. My
My atelier
I always had dreams of living in a big house with a conservatory, with plan chests full of large sheets of paper and long tables for large artworks and design projects.
But it turns out that life had other plans. So our atelier is in the corner of our kitchen.