Playful by Design: Your Stress-Free Guide to Raising Confident, Creative Kids through Independent Play...

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Myriam Sandler

Playful by Design

Your Stress-Free Guide to Raising Confident, Creative Kids through Independent Play – Reduce...

Myriam Sandler

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Harper Celebrate
26 August 2025

Advice on parenting; Home & house maintenance

Destress your parenting and your life with play-space organizing tips that promote independent play for your kids and give you some room to breathe.

Every parent has been there: desperately fed-up with the mountains of toys cluttering every corner of your home and frustrated by kids who insist (despite the mountains of toys) they are bored and that you need to entertain them. It's time to say goodbye to this stress and say hello to a new way or organizing your home and your family life. Myriam Sandler, creator and founder of Mothercould, is here to help you!

Playful by Design is a step-by-step resource for creating play spaces that ignite your child's imagination and nurture their growing independence. Picture a home where:

Kids engage in enriching, self-directed play Boredom becomes an opportunity for creativity Thoughtfully planned spaces alleviate mental and physical clutter Less is more. Fewer toys and activities encourage play Parents have the space and time to catch their breath

Myriam will help you:

Plan your play-spaces Declutter Organize by type (and customize for various age groups!) Set up a toy rotation system Maintain (easily and efficiently!)

With Myriam's tested insights, you'll learn how to design spaces that evolve with your family, catering to every age, interest, and budget. Playful by Design will help you say goodbye to constant overwhelm, and welcome a more intentional, connected family life filled with joy, creativity, and a better balance of ‘mom time' and ‘me time.'

By: Myriam Sandler
Imprint: Harper Celebrate
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 186mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 770g
ISBN: 9781400249749
ISBN 10: 1400249740
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 26 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Myriam Sandler is the creator of Mothercould (@mothercould), a kids’ activity and family lifestyle platform with a global community of millions of parents, educators, and caregivers. Born in Venezuela and raised in Miami, Florida (where she now resides), the bilingual mother of three shares unique, short video tutorials of sensory and food recipes, parenting hacks, family travel tips, and product recommendations. The visually captivating content throughout social media and branded channels is quick and easy to follow, offering simple and accessible play solutions. This ever-expanding plat- form has been featured by outlets such as CNBC, Nickelodeon Parents, Good Morning America, Google Web Creators, The Sun, Televisa Univision, and Telemundo. Most recently, Myriam has developed problem-solving products for families, with Mothercould offerings on online retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Prior to launching Mothercould, Myriam led the women and children’s program for the Salvation Army homeless shelter in Miami, where she assisted families as they navigated out of homelessness. For more about Myriam and Mothercould, visit: www.mothercould.com @mothercould on social media.

Reviews for Playful by Design: Your Stress-Free Guide to Raising Confident, Creative Kids through Independent Play – Reduce Parenting Stress and Declutter Your Home with Organizing Tips – Best Gifts for Parents

'Full of hands-on activities and diagrams, this exploration of open-ended play makes creating fun spaces doable for those with small homes and limited incomes.' * Library Journal *