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in Episodes on June 4, 2024 by The Mom Hour

House Rules For Messy Fun: Episode 468



From glitter explosions to squishy Play-Doh creations, epic blanket forts and paint-covered masterpieces, today we explore the joys and challenges of messy play with little ones. In this latest House Rules episode, Meagan and Sarah share tips from The Mom Hour community on how to set boundaries for messy fun, contain the chaos, and handle the inevitable cleanup. Join us!

HELPFUL LINKS:

  • House Rules For Messy Fun ideas from our Facebook Community.
  • Did you enjoy this House Rules episode? Here are a few more from the archives:
    • House Rules For Easier Bedtimes: Episode 443
    • House Rules For Tidying Up: Episode 413
    • House Rules For Gifting & Giving: Episode 393
    • House Rules For After School: Episode 380
    • House Rules for Playdates: Episode 340
  • You may enjoy the blog post On Messes And Motherhood written by Stacy Bronec, a Mom Hour Contributor.
  • Sarah referenced this kid-friendly, handheld dustpan and broom.

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Filed Under: Episodes Tagged With: home, House Rules, summer

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