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Screen-Free Playdates: How to Make One Work (Without a Fight)

A screen-free playdate is not about being puritanical; it is about giving the kids a clear runway to find their own play. Most kids fall into a great hour of pretend or building once the screen is off the table, but the first 10 minutes can be tough. Here is how to set one up so it works, including the small conversation with the other parent that makes the difference.

Sarah Jenkins

May 21, 2026

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Indoor Fun

25 Rainy Day Playdate Ideas Kids Actually Love

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Indoor Fun

30 Indoor Playdate Activities Kids Actually Want to Do

The activities that work indoors are not the most elaborate ones; they are the ones with low setup, low mess, and a clear shape. A 90-minute playdate needs about three: one to start with (calm, focused), one for the energy peak (movement or pretend), and one for the wind-down. Here are 30 activities sorted into those buckets, plus a quick age-and-mess guide so you can pick the right one for your kid and your floor.

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Indoor Fun

How to Set Up a Play Space Kids Actually Use (Not the Pinterest Version)

The play spaces that work are not the ones on Instagram. They are the ones with eight toys instead of eighty, a soft place to sit, and a corner kids can disappear into when the energy gets too big. Here is how to set up a play space that actually gets used, holds two to four kids during a playdate, and cleans up in under five minutes.

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Indoor Fun

Indoor Activities for the High-Energy Kid Who Needs to Move

Stop climbing the walls and start building them. Our ultimate guide to surviving a week of rain with toddlers in tow.

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Classes & Enrichment

What Makes a Great Children's Library (And How to Find One Near You)

The modern kids' library is not just books. It is one of the most underused free family resources in any city. Here is how to find a great one and what to do once you are inside.

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