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I know for a fact that parents are very stressed for time these days … So, I have pared down the information from my book, Play Skills for Parents, to the bare basics so that with a quick 5-minute read of this Blog, you will learn some practical skills to use immediately with your child …

Through play, children explore and learn about their world, process emotions, build relationships, and develop essential skills. As a parent, it’s natural to want to be part of that journey, but, when it comes to play, one of the trickiest things to figure out is how involved to be in your child’s play … Do you want to “jump in” and lead the way, or do you “back off” and let your child direct how the play goes? … Here are some ideas on how to strike a healthy balance between guiding and giving space …

Here is a play activity that most children seem to find lots of fun. I call it the Paper Bag Game. Basically, you will hide a small object in a paper bag, let your child reach in and feel the object but not look at it, and then get your child to guess what the object is.

Are you unsure how to encourage your child to play with you? Is your child rejecting your efforts to play together? This is a very common problem … This blog will outline some simple steps parents can take to positively engage with their child in interactive play activities …