Third Year, Week 48

‘Play first, school second:’ how to parent like a Scandinavian

What Americans can learn from the Scandinavian approach to parenting.

Watch them bloom —35-month-old

“Play is the work of childhood."—Jean Piaget. Watching your little love-bug blossom into an independent person has to be one of the coolest experiences of all time. They learn and experience almost everything through play at this age. So don't be afraid to get down on the ground and play with them—or simply stare in amazement. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. We are super crushing on the DalosDream KidsTeepee Tent for some seriously imaginative play.

What if all I want is a ‘mediocre’ life?

A small, slow, simple, beautiful life.