How (And Why) Your Kids Can Entertain Themselves

July 26, 2021

Most experienced parents know the importance of teaching kids how to entertain themselves. The concept isn’t new—those of us who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s have vivid memories of being left to our own devices throughout our childhoods. “Find something to do” wasn’t just an occasional suggestion. It was a way of life. While that sort of unregulated childhood likely wouldn’t fly now,…

Candace Alnaji is an attorney, entrepreneur, and proud mom of three. She is founder of two companies that help professionals navigate workplace challenges and build careers they love. Her writing and advice has been featured on Fairygodboss, Scary Mommy, The Muse, New York Post, POPSUGAR, Her View From Home, and in other media outlets. She can be found writing about career strategy for women lawyers on her blog as The Mom at Law. She can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.