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Fortlandia: The Eden of Creativity and Play for Both Kids and Adults Alike

What is Fortlandia? Among many things that ignite imagination and make people think of a bygone past, forts deserve a special mention. The ruins of an ancient fort make you think about its glorious past, replete with warfare, big rituals, and pomp of aristocracy. While watching forts on TV or movies is a nice experience, ...

February 18, 2022

Raven Montmorency

A blanket fort scattered in toys and lights.

Why Make-Believe Play Is an Important Part of Childhood Development

Visit any preschool classroom during free play and you will likely see a child pretending to be someone else. Make-believe play is a ubiquitous part of early childhood. And beyond being fun for kids, pretending and other kinds of make-believe play are also believed by some to be critical to healthy childhood development. Research has found a ...

March 18, 2021

Jessica Kneipp