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Aniesa is joined by play consultant, and author of the PAUSE, PLAY, CONNECTⓇ Flow, Debi John. Today they explore the world of play, how to express, learn and connect with your child through the wonderful world of play. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• The opposite to play is rigidity and feeling very stuck. Playfulness is a free expression with creativity and no big agenda. Playing brings that feeling of joy and freedom of expressing yourself and learning and connecting.

• Play can heal trauma and it can heal communities because to be in a playful state we must be calm and relaxed. Imagine a society where we're not feeling completely under threat all of the time, unfortunately, adults lose their playfulness and that energy can be transferred onto our children in the home environment. 

• Life is about being able to form, create and connect and having children who can think outside the box and not always conform to the norm is essential as otherwise we wouldn't have any new inventions, innovations and have solved some of the world's problems. 

• Let your children grow at their own pace and lead the way with non-directive play. Having periods of time where you Just observe them playing by being present and entering their world can make a huge difference to their development. 

BEST MOMENTS 

“If we can be a more playful society that would echo into so many areas of our lives.”

“If we're more playful we'd be thinking more clearly, we'd be more loving and have more empathy.” 

“Parenting and being playful is about creating an environment for your children to explore and be curious.”

“Counting to one can help busy parents be more playful with their children.”

VALUABLE RESOURCES
https://www.playhealing.com/

CONTACT METHOD
www.instagram.com/aniesabblore/          
www.instagram.com/sensationalkidstherapyuk/   
www.facebook.com/sensationalkidslondon

ABOUT THE HOST

Aniesa completed her degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Stellenbosch, in South Africa. She has since been focusing on pediatrics and sensory processing and integration. She has worked across a range of pediatric fields and has extensive experience in autism, specific learning difficulties, as well as anxiety and emotional regulation. 

Aniesa has one teenage son with autism, and one with sensory difficulties. She herself was diagnosed at a late age as having ADHD and has found that understanding her neurodivergence has led to a greater connection with children and their parents. 

ABOUT THE GUEST

Debi John, play consultant, and author of the PAUSE, PLAY, CONNECTⓇ Flow, is a passionate advocate about championing and integrating the power of play into our incredibly busy lives.

Drawing from over 20 years of professional experience in safeguarding, education, and the creative arts, Debi prides herself in not prescribing exactly how to parent. There is not a ‘one-size-fits-all' approach. She facilitates far-reaching, empowering, evidence-based discussions for parents to embrace the power of play their way.

CONTACT METHOD
https://calendly.com/playhealing/callwithdebi?month=2022-03

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