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An article I read last night in Natural Child Magazine...a good read.

Nurturing the Playful Mind by Peter Emmenegger

http://inquisitivekid.ca/newsletters/Natural%20Child%20May_June%202008.pdf

I've managed to let go enough to avoid scrutinizing everything for educational value. But since I've let go, I keep noticing things when I watch the kids play.

Yesterday J was rolling a car off a table. I'm sure in my previous frame of mind I would immediately be concerned about the car breaking and the apparent waste of money. Now I just let it go - after all, what's the point of precipitating a disagreement over $5-10? That's what it is, when you really think about it.  read more »