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  1. Playful parenting
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How to play guides

These pages offer practical advice and pointers to help you make the most of every play opportunity for your child.

Each one looks at a different type of play, explores the benefits, and suggests practical ways you can help your child get as much out of their play as possible – including dealing with your own feelings about them.

How to introduce your child to fire

How to introduce your child to fire

Children find fire fascinating. Nowadays, many children don’t come into contact with fire unless we deliberately introduce it to them. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2020

Author: Lowri Roberts

Preparing your child to play outside safely and confidently

Preparing your child to play outside safely and confidently

Is it safe for my child to play outside on their own? Benefits of risky play and how to deal with your concerns as a parent Read more

Published: 24th July, 2018

Updated: 13th July, 2020

Author: Lowri Roberts

How to support play between children of different ages

How to support play between children of different ages

Read more

Published: 19th March, 2020

Updated: 13th July, 2020

Author: Lowri Roberts

How to deal with your child playing with weapons

How to deal with your child playing with weapons

Why does my child like to play with toy guns and weapons? Benefits of playing with weapons and how to deal with your concerns as a parent Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2018

Updated: 13th July, 2020

Author: Lowri Roberts

How to deal with messy play

How to deal with messy play

Why does my child like to make a mess? Benefits of messy play and how to deal with your concerns as a parent Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2018

Updated: 3rd April, 2020

Author: Lowri Roberts

How to deal with construction and destruction play

How to deal with construction and destruction play

Why does my child like to build and destroy things? Benefits of building and destruction play and tips on how to deal with your concerns as a parent Read more

Published: 20th July, 2018

Updated: 3rd April, 2020

Author: Lowri Roberts

How to deal with climbing and balancing

How to deal with climbing and balancing

Why does my child like to climb and balance on things? Benefits of climbing and balancing play and how to deal with your concerns as a parent Read more

Published: 20th July, 2018

Updated: 3rd April, 2020

Author: Lowri Roberts

How to deal with play fighting and rough & tumble

How to deal with play fighting and rough & tumble

Why does my child like to play fighting? Benefits of play fighting and rough & tumble play and tips on how to deal with your concerns as a parent Read more

Published: 20th July, 2018

Updated: 3rd April, 2020

Author: Lowri Roberts

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