One of the guideposts to living @theplayfullway is to Practice Intuitive Knowing. This is the idea of following your feet-following your joy-listening to your Soul’s radio station and making choices from that space with intuition or gut - without much deliberation....
Jessica Perkins
BlogIntentional Back to School
I am getting some things prepped for the school year and the return of children. I have been giving a LOT of thought lately to intentions. Speaking the things we want in life. In the universe. In our micro environments. In our relationships. During our set the week...
Difficult behaviors are often symptoms not defiance
The kids had a long day at camp today. Being “on” for 6+ hours, socializing, reigning in big energy, focusing, frustrated, auditory stimulation, sensory overload —— meant that when they got home their energy spiked. It was like they couldn’t contain themselves. It...
Invitation to Play – Art
#thewayweplay can be art. #artplay setting up a simple #invitation to play. A paper, covered table, some watercolor paints 🎨, water 💦, and brushes - #momplaystoo which I believe is an important part of nurturing connection. Sometimes, engaging in your own play...
Play gives us space to practice new life skills
A willingness to dive in. Brainstorm. Brain dump. Not knowing where it will take you - but embracing the process fully. It’s so interesting to me. The inner dialogue when I first sat down. Something like “ugh, I have no idea what to create. Everything I create is the...
How to Play With Your Kids – Series – Tip #12 – Play With YourSELF
MOMMY, MOMMY, WILL YOU PLAY WITH ME? Hearing these words usually comes with a bit of biting my tongue. Even for me, the Mom who believes whole-heartedly IN the value of play. Even for me, the Mom who has built a career around designing Play things. Even for me, the...
How to Play With Your Kids – Series – Tip #11 – Explore Together
MOMMY, MOMMY, WILL YOU PLAY WITH ME? Hearing these words usually comes with a bit of biting my tongue. Even for me, the Mom who believes whole-heartedly IN the value of play. Even for me, the Mom who has built a career around designing Play things. Even for me, the...
How to Play With Your Kids – Series – Tip #10 – Allow Struggle
MOMMY, MOMMY, WILL YOU PLAY WITH ME? Hearing these words usually comes with a bit of biting my tongue. Even for me, the Mom who believes whole-heartedly IN the value of play. Even for me, the Mom who has built a career around designing Play things. Even for me, the...
How to Play With Your Kids – Series – Tip #9 – Add Buffer Time
MOMMY, MOMMY, WILL YOU PLAY WITH ME? Hearing these words usually comes with a bit of biting my tongue. Even for me, the Mom who believes whole-heartedly IN the value of play. Even for me, the Mom who has built a career around designing Play things. Even for me,...
How to Play With Your Kids – Series – Tips #8 – Say YES
MOMMY, MOMMY, WILL YOU PLAY WITH ME? Hearing these words usually comes with a bit of biting my tongue. Even for me, the Mom who believes whole-heartedly IN the value of play. Even for me, the Mom who has built a career around designing Play things. Even for me, the...
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