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free playtime

The Importance of Free Play Time & How To Fit It In

October 17, 2022March 5, 2015 by valplowman

It is easy to look at structured play and believe how good it is for kids. We can see value there. We seem to be discrediting the value of free …

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Categories Wake Time Tags free playtime, Nurture Shock 6 Comments

How To Use Free Playtime In Your Child’s Schedule

April 15, 2022August 12, 2008 by valplowman
How To Use Free Playtime In Your Child's Schedule. What free playtime looks like by age and examples of how to use it in real life.

How To Use Free Playtime In Your Child’s Schedule. What free playtime looks like by age and examples of how to use it in real life. I use free playtime …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Wake Time Tags Babywise II, free playtime, waketime activities 9 Comments
Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

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