What’s this “LARP” stuff?

Here is my own brief explanation of Live Action Role Playing, or LARP, and why I believe it’s a logical extension of costumed dramatic play for kids.

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Does repetitive play drive you crazy?

Do your kids ask to play the same pretend scenarios over and over (and over and over and over) again?…

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What do you say to playing kids?

Open-Ended Questions and Comments are your new BFF If you’re like me, you’ve asked a playing child questions, and felt…

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Why pretend play is the BEST for growing brains

It really sounds oversimplified: Play prepares children for future success. But there’s really some truth in that simple statement—children gain skills through play that are essential for effective future learning.

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Pretend play builds school readiness

It really sounds oversimplified: Play prepares children for future success. But there’s really some truth in that simple statement—children gain skills through play that are essential for effective future learning.

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We LOVE Open-Ended Play!

At The Rowdy Ladybug, we’re BIG fans of open-ended play. It builds creative, resilient brains and confident, independent kids. But…

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Local Materials, Local Labor

My business is increasingly planned around local materials and labor whenever possible. This not only minimizes the carbon footprint from…

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Is it Tough Enough?

Choosing durable fabrics for active kids

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Keeping it Green & Local

As a kid, then later in life as a biologist, and now as a mom, I’ve always loved nature. One…

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What would YOU do. . . with a bazillion leftovers?

Like every textile business, we make a lot of unusable fabric scraps. Find out how we keep the process greener and contribute to our local community.

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