Teaching Our Kids to Play Independently....Without the IPad!

Published: Feb. 22, 2023, 7 a.m.

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Sarah Szuminski runs the wonderfully fun and helpful Instagram channel and website called "Simplifying Play".\\xa0 She is a wife, mom of two, and an advocate of play for all children. Sarah is passionate about the power of play and helping parents discover their role in playful learning.

Real life play (offline play) is critical for kids to make lasting connections with their world, themselves and others.\\xa0 In the process of play kids experiment, problem solve, and practice perseverance.

True to her website "Simplifying Play,"\\xa0 Sarah\\xa0 advocates \\u201cless is more\\u201d when it comes to toy management and organization.\\xa0 Keeping it simple will result in longer periods of independent play and deeper learning.\\xa0 Listen to this episode for tips on simplifying play, life, and enjoying the results.

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