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But I'm bored! : discover the power of independent ... Read More

Assa, Lizzie,(author.).

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Detroit Lakes Public Library 649.5 ASS (Text) 33500014365175 New Checked out 07/07/2026
Hawley Public Library 649.5 ASS (Text) 33500014365167 New Checked out 06/26/2026

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  • ISBN: 9798217043996
  • Physical Description: 272 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2026]

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"The complete guide for ages 1-8" --Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Introduction: play more, stress less -- "But I'm ... Read More
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""But I'm bored." Parents constantly hear these ... Read More
Argues for the importance of independent, ... Read More

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Subject: Play.
Active learning.
Early childhood education.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages.
PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child.
Genre: Informational works.
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24510. ‡aBut I'm bored! : ‡bdiscover the power of independent play to raise confident, resilient kids / ‡cby Lizzie Assa, MSEd, Founder of the Workspace for Children.
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24634. ‡aDiscover the power of independent play to raise confident, resilient kids : the complete guide for ages 1-8
2463 . ‡aDiscover the power of independent play to raise confident, resilient kids : the complete guide for ages one - eight
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504 . ‡aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
5050 . ‡aIntroduction: play more, stress less -- "But I'm bored!" -- Understanding your unique child -- How play evolves with development -- Observe your child to guide their play -- Understanding the culture of your family -- Play gives your child purpose -- Decoding your child's play -- Barriers to play -- Managing screen time -- How to set up your home for independent play -- The power of play pockets -- Ready, set, play! -- Art as play -- The toy chapter -- Prepping for a quiet time routine -- It's quiet time! -- Supporting your child's growing independence, and yours.
500 . ‡a"The complete guide for ages 1-8" --Cover.
520 . ‡a""But I'm bored." Parents constantly hear these three dreaded words from their kids, and it's no secret why-our kids don't know how to play by themselves anymore and make their own fun. Busy schedules, on-demand screens, and safety concerns have transformed the landscape of play for children today, and parents have been unfairly expected to fill in the gap. We love our kids, but we don't need to play with them 24/7 to be a good parent! Independent play is Lizzie Assa's specialty, and she has become the go-to expert on the topic to the 200K parents who follow her on Instagram and the 20K newsletter subscribers who get her weekly updates and ideas. The key, she argues, is to prioritize independent, unstructured play. The result: kids can develop their imagination...and parents can enjoy some precious, much-needed time to themselves! In "But I'm Bored!", Assa shows exactly how to strike this balance. Through high-impact, low-effort strategies, parents learn how to create play pockets in their home, choose open-ended toys that spark imagination, set play boundaries (and stick to them), and enforce the wonders of quiet time. Then, when parents do engage in play time with their kid, it doesn't feel like a job-it strengthens their relationship to their child and helps cultivate an overall happier, healthier environment for the whole family. "But I'm Bored!" isn't about doing everything perfectly. It's about freeing your child to be authentically themselves...so you can be the best version of yourself. Because doesn't every child (and parent) deserve that?"-- ‡cProvided by publisher.
520 . ‡aArgues for the importance of independent, unstructured play in children's development and parental well-being. Drawing on the author's expertise and large online following, it offers practical, low-effort strategies to help parents encourage self-directed play, including creating supportive play environments, selecting open-ended toys, setting boundaries, and establishing quiet time. The approach aims to foster children's imagination and autonomy while reducing parental pressure and strengthening family relationships.
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