My 7-year-old asks me to play and I keep saying 'in five minutes' but then I check my phone or start another task and suddenly it's bedtime and we never played.
More people experience this than they realize.
The adult has forgotten that play is not a reward for completed work but the work itself of building relationship and joy.
“Where Are You with Play and learning — Vygotsky and beyond?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.