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Present bias: why now matters more than later

Present bias: why now matters more than later

Would you pass the 'marshmallow test'? Could you give up a reward in exchange for something better in the future? It's something children find very hard to do. How can we use this knowledge to nudge them towards more play?
Alexis Ralphs Feb 24, 2025
Commitment devices: keeping your promise to play

Commitment devices: keeping your promise to play

When you commit to doing something, it's more likely that you'll keep your word. So why not commit to play?
Alexis Ralphs Feb 24, 2025
Nudges vs habits: how to make independent play effortless

Nudges vs habits: how to make independent play effortless

Nudges make play appealing; habits make play inevitable.
Alexis Ralphs Feb 21, 2025
Make play inevitable: how nudges guide your child towards independent play

Make play inevitable: how nudges guide your child towards independent play

Set up your home so that play happens automatically with well-placed nudges.
Alexis Ralphs Feb 20, 2025
From scattered to self-directed: the power of executive functions

From scattered to self-directed: the power of executive functions

Executive functions are your child's inner conductor - the part of her brain that coordinates thoughts, actions, and feelings.
Alexis Ralphs Feb 20, 2025
Unstructured play: How bored children become brilliant

Unstructured play: How bored children become brilliant

What could happen if you stepped back today and let play unfold naturally?
Alexis Ralphs Feb 20, 2025
How to help your child become independent without constant nagging

How to help your child become independent without constant nagging

Does your child rely on you to stay organised? Are you too quick to give instructions? Help her become more independent by asking the right questions.
Alexis Ralphs Feb 20, 2025

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