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Transforming Learning Spaces: Why Indoor Playhouses Are Essential for Modern Classrooms
Creating engaging and effective learning environments is paramount in the ever-evolving landscape of education. The indoor playhouse is one often overlooked yet highly beneficial addition to classrooms and shared school spaces. These versatile structures provide more than just a whimsical retreat; they are powerful tools for enhancing child development and educational outcomes. Join us while we explore the myriad benefits of incorporating indoor playhouses into school settings and how they can transform both learning and play for students. Enhancing Social Skills Through Play Playhouses offer a unique environment for children to practice and develop social skills. Children naturally collaborate, share,...
Special Delivery: OurShelves Drops Diverse Back-To-School Reads
Make It (Your Bookshelf) Cute With OurShelves Our friends at OurShelves have made their next special delivery directly to one of our adorable indoor playhouses to launch the back-to-school season! We are excited to share these expertly curated diverse children's books to kick off the return to school. Back To School As we gear up for back-to-school, there are bound to be tons of feelings coming to the surface about the start of a new school year. As caregivers, we may feel excitement about our return to routine and nostalgia for our kids growing up so quickly. On the other...
Sustainability Spotlight: Meet Our Friends at Natalist
Meet Natalist Our new friends at Natalist are celebrating four years of being plastic neutral, and we’d love to tell you a little bit about how they’ve been changing the game as the first plastic-neutral brand in their space. From their evidence-backed prenatal and postnatal vitamins to their hydrating and relaxing drink mixes, ovulation and pregnancy test strips, and more, you can think of Natalist as your 100% plastic neutral home for reproductive health. Behind the Brand Founded in 2019 by Halle Tecco, Natalist was created by digital healthcare experts and moms on a mission to bring clarity to the...
Press Pause on Plastics: The Impact of Plastics on Pets
Ever wonder how plastics affect your family? You've likely heard about "forever chemicals'' and the importance of mitigating exposure for ourselves and our children (BPA-free water bottles, anyone?). Still, we've recently learned more about the pervasive effects of plastics on our pets. This summer, our co-founder, actress Amanda Seyfried, teamed up with EARTHDAY.ORG to learn more about microplastics and pets. Amanda and her beloved dog, Finn, participated in "a Plastic Tox Test" to support EARTHDAY.ORG's efforts to raise awareness about the health risks of plastic chemical exposure for both humans and pets. The findings were eye-opening! Pets vs Plastics We've...