Hot take: A thrift store train set changed my mind about old toys and sibling dynamics
I always assumed second-hand toys were just clutter, but I grabbed a wooden train set on a whim last week. Watching my kids, who normally compete over everything, work together to build an elaborate track was eye-opening. It wasn't about the toy itself, but how it facilitated teamwork I hadn't seen before. Now I'm scanning for more collaborative play items during my hauls.