5 Things I'm Trying to Teach My 9-Year-Old Sons About Play

Mother's Day reflections on play and why I encourage my kids to try everything

May 11 • 

Titilayo Tinubu Ali

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February 2025

For Recess Digest Subscribers: Access the 6-Question Recess Checklist

This practical tool shows you what to ask, what to look for, and why it matters so that you can understand how recess works at your child's school and…

Feb 17 • 

Titilayo Tinubu Ali

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January 2025

Why Play Spaces Matter and How to Fund Them

The role of funding and flexible capital in creating play spaces, and why investing in childhood joy and resilience matters, especially in challenging…

Jan 27 • 

Titilayo Tinubu Ali

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December 2024

Holiday Recess Time

Reflecting on Recess Digest, sharing holiday gems from my sandbox, and exploring new topics in the year ahead

Dec 20, 2024 • 

Titilayo Tinubu Ali

Teens Need Recess Too

Why play shouldn’t end after elementary school, which states are leading the way, and some K-pop fun

Dec 8, 2024 • 

Titilayo Tinubu Ali

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Recess Policies, Play as Research, and Keith on a Wreath

How states and other countries approach recess policies, a new format I'm trying out, and what’s been in my sandbox this week.

Dec 1, 2024 • 

Titilayo Tinubu Ali

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October 2024

Why Missing Recess Is More Than Just Missing Out

What a frustrating moment with my son's teacher taught me about recess policy, practice, and the power of play

Oct 19, 2024 • 

Titilayo Tinubu Ali