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“But I’m Bored!” Rethinking Independent Play with Lizzie Assa, M.Ed.
Jan 29, 2026
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You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re diving into something that might just change your day-to-day parenting rhythm: independent play.
If you’ve ever heard, “But I’m boooored…” and felt that mix of annoyance, guilt and overwhelm rise in your chest, this episode is for you. I got to sit down with Lizzie Assa, founder of The Workspace for Children and author of the new book But I’m Bored!: Discover the Power of Independent Play to Raise Confident, Resilient Kids.
This is not a “just send them to the playroom” kind of conversation. Lizzie shares what independent play actually looks like at different ...
