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How to Encourage Your Child to Help Around the House—Through Play!
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Does it feel like you’re constantly cleaning up after your little one while they seem more interested in making a mess? What if, instead of working against their natural play instincts, you worked with them?
Children explore the world through play schemas—repetitive patterns of behaviour that help them make sense of their surroundings. Understanding these schemas can turn everyday chores into engaging activities, helping you get things done while fostering their development.
Today you’ll discover:
What Are Play Schemas?
Play schemas are the natural ways children explore and understand their world. When you match everyday activities to these schemas, you make chores feel like play—encouraging your child to participate instead of resist.
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