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The Balance Project

TBP POWER HOUR: Why free time matters more than you think. And how to get more of it.

October 06, 2026
7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
Independence And Play

ALL COMMUNITIES WELCOME:
Between packed schedules, screen time, and the pressure to enrich every waking moment, kids are losing something essential: the freedom to do... nothing in particular. Turns out that "nothing" is where the magic happens.

Panelists will share how those unscheduled, adult-free moments build creativity, emotional resilience, problem-solving skills, and social confidence in ways no structured activity can replicate. We will share child development research and explain why boredom isn't the enemy, providing participants with practical ways to protect that unstructured space in your family's routine (without the guilt).

Join The Balance Project’s Katie Dello Stritto in conversation with Let Grow's Executive Director and Author Stephanie Parsons on the Power of Play and the value of unstructured time.

Walk away with a fresh perspective on downtime — and permission to let your kids just play.

POWER HOUR WEBINAR: Unstructured Time
Tuesday, October 6 · 7:00 – 8:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bpq-hccg-sae
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 262-922-8272‬ PIN: ‪571 543 635‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/bpq-hccg-sae?pin=7299652344786

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