The episode delves into the critical role of play in both parental and child emotional development. Tina Payne Bryson shares insights from her book, *The Way of Play*, emphasizing how engaging in playful interactions can foster emotional intelligence and resilience in children while helping parents regulate their own stress.
• Exploring the connection between play and emotional development
• Importance of parental emotional well-being
• Practical strategies for incorporating play into parenting
• Understanding play as a tool for resilience building
• The role of scaffolding in teaching emotional management
• Encouraging open conversations about feelings through play
• Modelling emotional regulation for children in real-life scenarios
Sources:
Get The Way of Play on Amazon in Canada or Amazon in the US
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