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.
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
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
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
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
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
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