The swingset was no longer her world. It was a relic of a stage we had passed through, just like the play kitchen with its tiny plastic food, the beloved books now gathering dust, the clothes folded away in bins marked “baby,” even though there won’t be another baby to pass them down to. The passage of time doesn’t always announce itself with birthdays, holidays, or first days of school. Sometimes, it sneaks in through these small, quiet refusals. The “too littles” and the “I don’t want tos.”

I never set out to start a business. I just needed help. I was a new mom, a working professional, and—like so many others—completely overwhelmed. The systems that were supposed to support working parents didn’t. Traditional daycare didn’t fit my schedule. Coworking spaces weren’t built for people with babies in tow. And most of all, I was craving a sense of community—of not doing this alone.

When CBS visited our Lakeview location, they captured more than just our coworking and childcare model—they captured the joy, curiosity, and hands-on creativity that define how we play at Le Village. In the segment, we shared four simple, sensory-rich summer activities that are easy to recreate at home. No over-the-top Pinterest setups—just low-lift, open-ended ideas designed to support development and keep the magic of summer alive.