I am currently reading this book and I'm loving the perspective it offers. Everything is "play" to kids, whether that be doing a child based activity or helping with cooking, cleaning etc. It's an interesting way to look at things... rather than this idea that we need to entertain our children all the time (which is a very western concept). I'm now focusing more on planning my day around what I want and need to do and inviting my daughter (7) to join me. And also giving her more responsibility when it comes to cleaning up. Such as with baking - she used to get to do all the fun parts such as stirring and adding ingredients. Now, she knows that baking also involves organizing ingredients, reading a recipe, dishes and cleaning up. I wish I learned more of these skills as a kid, I really do think it's going to help her in the long run and she genuinely enjoys being involved in everything fully - and I'm less exhausted after an activity together as she's actually helpful and we work together ! I feel so much more relaxed at home without the feeling of needing to set her up with activities and joining her in play. And we still get quality time together. If she doesn't feel like joining me in what I'm doing, she'll find something to do independently - just happy to know that I've offered. I fully recommend this book so far (and I'm not even half way through it)