Podcast 16: The Importance of Open-Ended, Fantasy, and Creative Play

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Parents are always looking for ways to keep their kids entertained, while encouraging them in the process. In this episode, I share my favorite way of doing this- a screen-free play area filled with open ended toys that fosters creativity and imagination in your child.

Some people believe screens should be completely banned from children’s lives but there is no consensus on how best to raise our next generation so we can’t put all our eggs into one basket when it comes to worrying about if they’re spending too much time glued at the laptop or video games! Screen free zones offer parents an easy option where you know your little ones will have fun playing imaginatively without being tied down by technology which makes life easier for everyone involved!

Click the link below for photos of Barclay’s Playroom and links to where you can purchase many of the items listed.

Barclay’s Playroom!

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    Amy Nielsen

    Amy Nielsen is a Senior Literary Agent at The Purcell Agency. She is also an autism advocate and author. Her works include Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder, It Takes a Village: How to Build a Support System for Your Exceptional Needs Family, and her young adult debut, Worth It. She is also a freelance editor and caregiver coach helping families navigate the early days of an autism diagnosis. When not reading or writing, Amy and her family can be found boating the waters of Tampa Bay.

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