Want to reduce screen time for your kids, but not sure how to fill their time in healthy ways? This post is the full scoop on free play for kids—what it is, why it matters, and how to get started. In this blog, I will share free play examples from real life, nature play ideas, how to encourage independent play, and the vast benefits of free play in early childhood. If you are sick of your kids complaining of boredom, begging for screens, and resisting outdoor play, this post is for you.