Her newly turned three-year-old has made one thing very clear—he has no interest in playing unless his siblings are around to “help” him play. So her options are: play with him yourself, give him a sibling, find him a friend, or just let him chill.
Over the years, she’s noticed a pattern with all her kids: when the playroom is packed full of toys, no one touches anything. But when she simplifies the space? Suddenly, they play with everything.
Now, six kids in, she’s learned that the best toys aren’t the flashiest—they’re the most open-ended. Nugget couches, blocks, and balls have been the MVPs of their home, hands down.
It’s a good reminder that sometimes, less really is more—especially when it comes to letting kids use their imagination.