Pretend play is the ultimate brain builder. It's the magic potion that sparks language, supercharges social skills, and boosts emotional intelligence. The 3 top benefits of pretend play. Language Leaps: Pretend play acts as a secret language workshop for your little one. As they engage in imaginative scenarios, they're not just playing – they're experi ... Show More
Oct 6
Should My Toddler Be Talking More? Ep 172
Should my toddler be talking more?It’s an understandable question, but word count alone does not tell you how well your child is communicating.In this episode, I explain the developmental skills sitting underneath talking — including initiation, shared attention, turn-taking, and ... Show More
45m 59s
Apr 2020
Benefits of play for child development
Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, we talk about play! There are so many opportunities for play with items around our home and Emma from @play_at_home_mummy has an Instagram account that beautifully illustrates this. We chat about setting up a playroom, different types of play, ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2022
#318: The Power of Play for Optimal Development, Happiness & Success
Play is so much more than just a stress break! Play is the basis for development and growth: emotional, social, cognitive, physical and language, especially in the earlier years. But play benefits kids learning and development way later than we might think. Learn about the benefi ... Show More
22m 55s
Sep 2024
Preparing your child for preschool using play
Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, I chat with Connie about the critical aspects of preschool education, emphasizing the importance of play in child development. We explore the challenges children face in adapting to open-ended play, the significance of emotional regulation, a ... Show More
57m 47s
Feb 2022
Building Resilience Through Play
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These days, resilience is needed more than ever, and one simple, underrecognized way of supporting healthy and resilient child development is as old as humanity itself: play. Far from frivolous, play contributes to sturdy ... Show More
55m 3s