Tag: play with children

These Four Rules of Play Help Kids Shine

Thursday, October 26 2017 No Comments

We’ve all read research and articles promoting play, but play is more than independent play or playing with siblings or friends. For sure, kids benefit from those ways to play, but playing with parents and caregivers gives additional benefits. Kids feel special and seen when parents play with them. They can use these times to

What is Hand in Hand Parenting’s Playlistening tool?

Wednesday, August 17 2016 No Comments

What is Hand in Hand Parenting?: Day 5 Play is the safe cradle in which our children experiment, express themselves, and explore their world. Whatever the activity, your child is playing when their actions are spontaneous, they control their role, and there’s no pressure to reach a goal. Play is its own reward, and is