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  1. Playful parenting
  2. Indoor play

Indoor play

Our homes are great places for children to play. Making time and space for your child to play in their home every day is important. Your child will make creative use of the available space – even the corner of a room – if they have a few items to play with and the freedom to play. 

This section includes fun, easy play ideas for your child to enjoy in and around the home – from making indoor dens, to playing in the dark, to old school games such as hide & seek. 

A lot of the play ideas can be played outside in the garden or can be adapted for inside your home. We aren’t suggesting that you have to work your way through all of these games and activities! They’re just here to inspire you when your child may need help to decide what to play.

Screen time

Smart phones and tablets are great for keeping in touch with family and friends at times like these. This is especially important for children and teenagers to stay connected to their friends. But, if you’re worried your child is spending too much time in front of a screen, we have lots of tips for supporting a balanced approach for screen time for babies, children and teenagers.

Top tips for dens at home

Top tips for dens at home

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Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 4th November, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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Top tips for playing in the dark

Top tips for playing in the dark

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Published: 19th March, 2020

Updated: 4th November, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
  • Top tips for playful parenting
Top tips for rainy day play

Top tips for rainy day play

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Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 4th November, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Top tips for playful parenting
Playing at home guide

Playing at home guide

New handy guide for parents Read more

Published: 18th June, 2020

Updated: 16th July, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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50 indoor play ideas

50 indoor play ideas

How many can your family complete? Read more

Published: 14th May, 2020

Updated: 5th July, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
Play ideas for parents

Play ideas for parents

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Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 5th July, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
35 indoor play ideas

35 indoor play ideas

Easy games for playing at home Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 10th June, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
Ideas for play around your home

Ideas for play around your home

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Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 4th June, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
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Play in crisis

Play in crisis

Support for parents and carers Read more

Published: 11th April, 2020

Updated: 29th April, 2020

Author: Angharad Wyn Jones

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  • Indoor play
Colouring in

Colouring in

Colour in some of our cartoons Read more

Published: 27th April, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
Active play in and around the home

Active play in and around the home

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Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 7th April, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
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 Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
Top tips for parenting playfully

Top tips for parenting playfully

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Published: 25th July, 2018

Updated: 1st April, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
  • Top tips for playful parenting
Play indoors

Play indoors

Children need to play at home – information about dealing with mess and noise Read more

Published: 9th November, 2017

Updated: 1st April, 2020

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  • Indoor play
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Top tips for playing with earth, water, fire and air

Top tips for playing with earth, water, fire and air

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Published: 24th July, 2018

Updated: 1st April, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
  • Top tips for playful parenting
Stuff for playing with

Stuff for playing with

Ideas about everyday items, loose parts, to support children to play Read more

Published: 1st August, 2018

Updated: 1st April, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
Everyday play adventures

Everyday play adventures

Free and cheap ideas for making play a part of everyday life at home and in your community Read more

Published: 25th July, 2018

Updated: 1st April, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
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Getting involved in your child’s play

Getting involved in your child’s play

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Published: 19th March, 2020

Updated: 1st April, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
  • About play
Ideas for play – things to do

Ideas for play – things to do

Ideas for everyday items that can be used for play and activities to play Read more

Published: 13th February, 2018

Updated: 1st April, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
  • About play
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