FAQs about our family and play.

DO YOUR CHILDREN WATCH TV? 

Yes. Libby watches play school in the morning. There is rarely time during the school week for the other kids to watch TV, but occasionally there will be a few minutes between showers & dinner. On the weekend TV time is when Libby naps. If they are not quiet and Libby doesn’t sleep - no TV. They are always quiet.😏

DO YOUR CHILDREN FIGHT?

Yes and no. Zero tolerance for physical violence- we are a non hitting household. Some children hardly ever disagree, other combinations get on each other’s nerves and argue.  Children in the same stage tend to play really well or have a lot to talk about. 

DO YOUR KIDS MAKE A MESS?

I laughed at this question.😂 Yes! Take a look at my Instagram stories more often! 

WHAT DO YOUR CHILDREN DO BESIDES PLAY? 

They go to school, have one ‘job’ in the house they are responsible for (plus others I ask them to do when needed), they do homework, and go to after school activities. They play outside everyday after school.

DO YOU ROTATE TOYS?

Yes but in a fluid way. There is no set plan or anything. If I am tired of looking at the same shelf set up, or every toy is on the floor, or the kids need a little inspiration/change, I change it.

DOES EVERYTHING GET PUT AWAY STRAIGHT AWAY?

Generally no, we tidy twice a day (before lunch/rest time and before/after dinner). Messy play is cleaned up right away, especially the play tray. I can’t stand slimy things sitting on the counter waiting to be cleaned. It generally only takes a few minutes to clean.

HAVE YOU ALWAYS HAD EXPENSIVE TOYS? 

No. My eldest is almost 16 and we are in a different place in our life now than we were when he was little. When he was 9 months old we completely gutted and renovated a house, which I was the project manager for. Play and toys received little room in our budget. Over time we have invested our time and money into play in varying ways.