Let them be bored! It might seem counterintuitive, but children need to be bored sometimes. It’s the best way to foster their creativity. We have studied and learned that children learn best through play, so let them play…and let it be MESSY!

You’ll hear:

• What the benefits are when children have enough unstructured play time
• The 6 stages of play from infancy to age four
• Examples of unstructured play we have observed at Pine Row

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As adults, we typically love predictability; it helps our day flow better. Children are no different! Boundaries help children predict what the answer will be when asking a parent or caregiver a question. It fosters self-confidence to be able to know what they are and are not allowed to do. So, what are some of the boundaries we should be setting? How can we set them? You’ll find the answers in this episode.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Book: Boundaries with Kids by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

Article: Teaching Kids About Boundaries

Research shows that time-outs do NOT work for children. If you’re unsure about what other techniques to use, this episode is for you! We discuss the ways you can help a child say that they are sorry without forcing them to mutter the phrase when they may not mean it.

We encourage you to make sure that the disciplinary techniques used at your daycare or preschool are in line with what you believe and practice at home.

Mentioned in this episode: “A Better Way to Say Sorry”

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