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World of Play
The incredible power of play. This category covers imaginative play, made-up games, creative expression, storytelling, and the social rules that govern playtime.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to My Show!": The Science Behind Your Living Room Circus and Why Those Couch Cushion Tickets Are Pure Gold
It's 6:47 PM. You've just collapsed on the couch after a long day when you hear those fateful words: "ATTENTION EVERYONE! The show is...
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The Floor is Lava: Why Your Living Room Obstacle Course is Actually Building Tomorrow's Innovators
It starts with a single declaration: "THE FLOOR IS LAVA!" Suddenly, your living room transforms into a volcanic wasteland. Couch cushions...
7 min read
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Shadow Chasing and Racing: The Science and Magic of Your Child's Dark Companion
"Mommy, my shadow is following me again!" If you've ever watched your child sprint across a playground, desperately trying to outrun...
6 min read
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The Invisible Audience: Why Your Child Narrates Life Like a TV Show
"And now, the brave explorer approaches the dangerous stairs. She must climb carefully, one step at a time. Will she make it to the top?...
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The Great Living Room Parade: Why Your Kids Are Marching Through the House (And Why You Should Join Them)
It starts with a wooden spoon and a pot. Add one superhero cape, a stuffed dinosaur, and a younger sibling dragging a blanket. Before you...
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"Actually, Knights Can Jump Over Everything!" Why Your Child Keeps Changing the Game Rules to Win
You're three moves away from winning Candy Land when suddenly your 6-year-old announces a new rule: "If you land on a licorice space, you...
7 min read
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"MWAHAHAHA!" The Science Behind Your Child's Villainous Voice Acting
"I'LL GET YOU, MY PRETTY!" Your sweet 5-year-old drops their voice three octaves, adds a theatrical rasp, and suddenly transforms into a...
6 min read
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The Secret Life of Children's Scribbles: What Early Mark-Making Reveals About Growing Minds
As parents, we often find our refrigerators, walls, and occasionally furniture adorned with our children's enthusiastic scribbles and...
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The Mysterious World of Children's Spontaneous Dance: How Rhythmic Movement Shapes Growing Minds
As parents, we've all witnessed that magical moment: your child, overcome with joy or energy, suddenly breaks into spontaneous dance....
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The Remarkable World of Children's Garden Hideouts: How Secret Spaces Nurture Growing Minds
In backyards, community gardens, and parks around the world, children instinctively create something magical: their very own hideouts....
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The Secret Life of Kids' Artwork: What Those Scribbles and Shapes Really Mean
Parents of young children are no strangers to the constant stream of artwork that comes home from school or gets created at the kitchen...
4 min read
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The Curious World of Children's Shadow Play: Why Your Child's Fascination With Shadows Is Building Their Brain
Have you ever noticed how captivated your child becomes when they discover their shadow? That moment when they realize this mysterious...
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The Secret Language of Imaginary Friends: Why They Matter More Than You Think
Every parent has likely experienced it—that moment when your child introduces you to someone who isn't there. "This is Bloppy," they...
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The Hidden World of Children's Made-Up Languages: How Gibberish Builds Brilliant Brains
"Flibber-dee gobkin with marzoo prelicks!" If you've ever overheard your child speaking in seemingly nonsensical phrases with a sibling...
6 min read
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