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Life Moves Pretty Fast

Grown-Up Movies Thumbnails

Can you finish the quote? Do you know who said it? I don’t normally recommend sitting indoors to watch a movie, but these 4 Play Movies for Grown-Ups will make you want to race your kids to the swings. “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you [...]

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Zooming In On Fun

Fun at Pretend City

I kinda feel like playing on the weekends. In fact, that’s where I am right now. Playing with my family. When I take the time to just hang out and watch the world go by, I notice some pretty cool stuff. For instance, we’re paying members of Pretend City. Where is it? Pretend City is [...]

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How Play-Doh Saved Me From Restaurant Insanity

Play-Doh

I have a love/hate relationship with Play-Doh.  All the mixing, molding, shaping and tasting (oops, that’s just my 2 year old) inspires creative play.  How can you not love a plate of pasta rolled from blue Play-Doh?  Doesn’t the thought of a multi-colored snowman bring a smile to your face?  I must admit, it’s the [...]

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Calming the Indoor Chaos: Quiet and Cozy Play Ideas

Stuffed Animal Zoo

We play outdoors in any kind of weather, unless safety is an issue. So in Southern California with street flooding, lightning, mudslides, and trees down – playing outdoors the last few days hasn’t been practical or safe (although we did squeeze in a walk to school when the skies cleared). In fact, a storm drain [...]

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Pretend City: How to Play All Day While Growing Healthy Kids

Pretend City

Research shows children learn best and develop optimally through meaningful play and hands-on learning experiences. The new Good To Go From Head To Toe initiative offers free classes and events to help parents and caretakers understand child development and connect with children through play.  One of the best ways to see if your children are [...]

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