by Dave | Aug 17, 2014 | News & Blog
Because modern children do most of their group play under close adult control and adult referees, they can fall behind in learning the old-fashioned, self-directed group wisdom and fun of playing fair voluntarily. Most children love the old-fashioned,...
by Dave | Aug 9, 2014 | News & Blog
Kids want two things – to engage deeply and genuinely with parents – and to test and discover the actual limits placed on them. So, “strictness” is really just consistency. Consistent limits are the walls that hold the secure roof over a...
by Dave | Aug 3, 2014 | News & Blog
Wow – we’re so lucky that Fabian Mach (doing all the work) is “helping us” create this up-to-date website. He’s wonderfully patient with my total ignorance about these things, and he’s a fun guy to work with. I’m trying to do him justice by providing some text, for...
by Dave | Jul 23, 2014 | News & Blog
The Planet celebrated its 20th birthday at this site in January. The Planet picks up after school from all Mill Valley schools, Willow Creek, New Village, Bel Aire, Marin Horizon, and – call us. Saturday birthday parties are possible for our established clients....
by Dave | Jul 3, 2014 | News & Blog
We’re happy to be up-front about it: The Planet is different. As we say in our brochure and on this website: “..we particularly invite those parents who share our determination to find a wholesome way through our rapidly-changing world.” “..modern kids’ behavior often...
