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The Science of Play: How It Shapes Your Child’s Brain
At Maeve & Rayne Play Lounge, we believe play is more than just fun—it’s foundational to how children learn, grow, and make sense of the world around them. While it may look like they’re “just playing,” your child’s brain is doing something incredible: developing crucial neural connections that shape how they think, feel, and behave.
Montessori vs. Open Play: What’s Best for Your Child?
As a mom of two, I’ve gone down more than my fair share of parenting rabbit holes. Sleep training debates, snack philosophies, preschool choices—you name it. And somewhere along the way, I stumbled onto one of the big ones: Montessori vs. open play.