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Blue Squirrel Blog

Ideas, insights and inspiration to keep kids active and engaged so parents can have peace of mind at home

Introducing Our Founder

collaboration | May 12, 2022

Introducing Our Founder

Blue Squirrel was born out of my family’s personal experience. I am one of the millions of parents...

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Kids interact with each other in different ways as they grow. The Collaboration section offers ideas and inspiration for group play that will encourage kids to collaborate, cooperate, and participate in age-appropriate games. Collaboration also details how the Blue Squirrel Clubhouse can grow with a child as they age, providing experiences that will keep kids off screens and set them up for success in the real world. This section covers topics including aesthetics and quality of the brand, product features, child and caregiver interaction and group play.

Unoccupied Play: What It Is, Benefits & More

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Dec 19, 2022

Unoccupied Play: What It Is, Benefits & More

Unoccupied play is the first of six stages of play and one...
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Receptive vs. Expressive Language: What’s the Difference?

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Nov 10, 2022

Receptive vs. Expressive Language: What’s the Difference?

Children’s language develops in complicated and lengthy ways. Read on for what you can expect from receptive versus...
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How To Teach Your Kids To Make Good Decisions

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Nov 08, 2022

How To Teach Your Kids To Make Good Decisions

Wondering about the best approaches to explaining right and wrong to the kids? Read on for how to...
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Dramatic Play: Benefits, Examples, Why It’s Important & More

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Oct 23, 2022

Dramatic Play: Benefits, Examples, Why It’s Important & More

Our children go through a variety of play and developmental stages, but what is the deal with dramatic...
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What Is Associative Play? Benefits, Examples & More

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Oct 19, 2022

What Is Associative Play? Benefits, Examples & More

Looking to help your child thrive in a group? Read more about how associative play can foster beneficial...
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What Is Symbolic Play? Benefits, Examples & More

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Oct 16, 2022

What Is Symbolic Play? Benefits, Examples & More

Out of all the highlights of being a child, symbolic play is one of them! Here are some...
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How To Identify Your Child’s Strengths

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Sep 16, 2022

How To Identify Your Child’s Strengths

Every child has distinct physical and cognitive strengths. Read more to find out how to identify your child’s strengths.
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What Is Onlooker Play? Benefits, Examples & More

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Sep 08, 2022

What Is Onlooker Play? Benefits, Examples & More

If you’ve noticed your kid on the sidelines lately, don’t worry. Read on for what you need to...
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What Is Cooperative Play? Benefits, Examples & More

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Sep 04, 2022

What Is Cooperative Play? Benefits, Examples & More

Cooperative play is a learned skill that develops at a young age. Read more to learn what it...

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