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We had the chance to connect with Kelly Gordon, licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Embrace Wellness, a mental health private practice where she focuses on family-centered therapeutic approaches for children and adolescents, about all thing's playtime, including her tips for caregivers on cutting down on screen time to focus on imaginary play. Check out our convo below! Make It Cute: Can you share your thoughts on why children should engage in imaginary play? Kelly: Imaginary play is helpful for children’s development in many different ways; cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Imaginary play is a wonderful venue for...

We’re excited to introduce a new initiative at Make It Cute, one that is close to our hearts and aligns with one of our core values of giving back. Recently, we had the opportunity to give one of our indoor playhouses to a 2 year-old child, Katalea, who is fighting childhood cancer. Katalea is a malignant yolk sac tumor warrior and has been fighting since April 2022. When we saw how much joy this brought her, we were inspired to expand on this idea and offer our community a chance to give back to childhood cancer warriors, like Katalea.  In...

Picking the perfect playhouse for your child is not as easy as it once was. The market is saturated with items that fit this bill, but it is important to remember, not all playhouses are constructed equally. Choosing the perfect playhouse for your child requires attention to a few key details: your goals for the playhouse, your budget, your style preference. While it may be all fun and games inside your child’s playhouse, choosing a playhouse takes a bit more consideration. Consider your goals For playhouse:  Indoor or Outdoor? When purchasing a playhouse, it is important to consider whether you...

Imagine a world where it was possible to step into your child’s shoes for an hour…To see the world from their vantage point and hear the ideas running through their heads. In this post, we’ll do exactly that. We will shift our perspective and dive into the world of a child. One who has just received the magical gift of an indoor playhouse for kids. A world where excitement is just around every corner and the possibilities seem endless. A world of building, exploring, and creating with no bounds. Where creativity isn’t stifled by logistics. A world where parents and...