Is your playroom haunted by boredom? This week, Charlene DeLoach reveals why Halloween toys might be the pumpkin spice of playtime. A seasonal trick that resets routines, sparks creativity, and keeps kids engaged without adding clutter...

In this episode of the Playroom Chronicles podcast, Charlene DeLoach dives into the stress so many parents feel this time of year—when every scroll, store, and site is shouting which toys to buy. She unpacks why most holiday gift guide...

The Play Power of Off Label LearningIn this episode of the Playroom Chronicles podcast, Charlene DeLoach discusses the importance of distinguishing between educational toys and toys that can be used for educational purposes throug...

Forget overpriced plastic junk and clutter-causing impulse buys. In this episode, I’m revealing one of my favorite secret sources for high-quality, imagination-boosting toys: estate sales.I’ll walk you through why these hidden-in-plain-s...

Forget the worksheets and screen time battles! In this episode, I reveal 5 popular toys that secretly build the exact skills your child's teacher will thank you for come September.From fine motor development to critical thinking, these s...