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.
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
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 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 play fighting? Benefits of play fighting and rough & tumble play and tips on how to deal with your concerns as a parent Read more
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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 with toy guns and weapons? Benefits of playing with weapons and how to deal with your concerns as a parent Read more