Why Can't We Just Play?
What I Did When I Realized My Kids Were Way Too Busy
by Pam Lobley
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Pub Date Apr 05 2016 | Archive Date Aug 08 2024
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Description
A summer favorite for parents that was published in 2016.
Facing summer with her two boys, ages ten and seven, Pam Lobley was sifting through signups for swim team, rec camp, night camp, scout camp, and enrichment classes. Overwhelmed at the choices, she asked her sons what they wanted to do during summer: “Soccer? Zoo School? Little Prodigy’s Art Club?”
“Why can’t we just play?” they asked.
A summer with no scheduled activities at all . . . The thought was tempting, but was it possible? It would be like something out of the 1950s. Could they really have a summer like that?
Juggling the expectations of her husband (“Are you going to wear garters?”), her son, Sam (“I’m bored!”), and her son, Jack (“Can I just stay in my pajamas?”), Pam sets out to give her kids an old-fashioned summer. During the shapeless days, she studies up on the myths and realities of the 1950s. With her trademark wit and candor, she reveals what we can learn from those long-ago families, why raising kids has changed so drastically, and most importantly, how to stop time once in a while and just play.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781942934578 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
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Featured Reviews
Alissa S, Librarian
I honestly feel this book is an amazing Spring / early summer read because it's super inspirational about having an outstanding summer and more if you homeschool or just summer for public schoolers. I laughed out loud so many times reading this book, that I went and got the audiobook so I can listen when I need a refresher or just laughter.
I will definitely have this on a parenting book display as it gives a different POV from the normal of let's do everything, to let's enjoy and slow down.
Kelsey V, Reviewer
Being a preschool teacher for five years and now having four kids of my own, play is SO crucial to early childhood and learning. There are so many ways to learn with play. The kids enjoy it, it doesn't cause anxiousness and you can find ways to teach so many concepts in one toy. This book every parent should receive when they leave the hospital. It is such a helpful tool.
Amy S, Reviewer
This was an interesting read. The author has a great sense of humor and I found the stories of her family very relatable. I loved the idea to just let kids be kids and enjoy the moment, and it was a great reminder of how I want to parent and how I want my kids to look back on their childhood. Great quick summer read for moms. I received a free copy of this book from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
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