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Alexis Ralphs

Founder of 100 Toys, now at Play with Purpose. Helping your child become an independent self-starter who makes her own fun.

A 'Calm Down' kit

A 'Calm Down' kit

You don't always have to be the one to help your child calm down. Keep a box of sensory materials to hand and your child will reach for them in times of trouble.

Habit | The photo journal

Habit | The photo journal

Habit | Three tries

Habit | Three tries

Introducing The Play Habits: Embedding play into daily life

Introducing The Play Habits: Embedding play into daily life

Have you ever wished your child would dive into play without needing constant encouragement or direction? That’s where play habits come in. Unlike nudges, which spark spontaneous interest, habits are about creating routines that make play a natural and effortless part of your child’s day. By embedding play

Habit | Work in progress

Habit | Work in progress

Habit | One thing at a time

Habit | One thing at a time

Building trust and connection through playful attachment

Building trust and connection through playful attachment

Hello again, We're in the kitchen and my youngest is four years old. She's bright and funny and, perhaps, the most articulate of my four children. But on this occasion, she has other things in mind. Geh-Geh! she says, eyes wide. Hello Geh-Geh! Are you hungry?