{"product_id":"playful-by-design-your-stress-free-guide-to-raising-confident-creative-kids-through-independent-play-hardcover","title":"Playful by Design: Your Stress-Free Guide to Raising Confident, Creative Kids Through Independent Play - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMyriam Sandler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelp your kids grow into confident, creative, and independent little people by creating spaces in your home that foster independent play.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyriam Sandler, creator and founder of Mothercould, helps you give your kids the tools they need to unlock their imaginations and encourage kid-directed, kid-executed, and ultimately kid-enriching independent play using the materials and spaces you already have. Not only will this system help your children grow, it will also help foster a more connected, more productive, and happier home for your entire family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough colorful photography and vibrant illustration \u003cem\u003ePlayful by Design\u003c\/em\u003e is your blueprint for effortlessly designing, installing, and maintaining your own upgraded play spaces. Myriam Sandler has created a resource to help you--easily and affordably--create spaces for independent play, no matter how big or small your home is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyriam shares activities that: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild problem-solving skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage social and academic development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngage children while building moments of play and connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNurture independence and self-expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp work through emotions, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer parents important parenting wins that benefit the entire family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs your kids engage with self-directed, open-ended play, you'll realize what a game-changer this new dynamic is for the entire household. For the parents, there's no more feeling overwhelmed and stretched thin by unrealistic expectations about how to entertain your kids. And for your kids, you're giving them the most beautiful gift: the ability to be independent self-starters who are in touch with their own creativity. In short: everyone will feel happier, more energized, more fulfilled, and more connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyriam will help you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan the space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeclutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganize by type (and customize for various age groups!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up a toy rotation system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain (easily and efficiently!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the how, Myriam explains the why. This beautifully designed book will equip you to understand the importance of independent play, as well as set it into motion. You'll discover that boredom can be a good thing, and you'll see how it can make their imaginations blossom. This type of play creates more time for your kids to grow as creative and independent little people; more time for you to do the things you need and want to do; more peace of mind that you are, in fact, giving your kids important tools they'll thank you for one day; and more opportunities to feel the joy of all of the above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.4 x 7.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 13, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985738858797,"sku":"9781400249749","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/c1AtQAP1349781400249749.webp?v=1776138764","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/playful-by-design-your-stress-free-guide-to-raising-confident-creative-kids-through-independent-play-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}