A must read from Andrea's
Playful Parenting by
I was introduced to this gem of a book by a
colleague who raved about all the wonderful little insights she had gained
reading Playful Parenting. She was impressed with the way her daughter had
responded to their new playful interactions. I found it to be an enjoyable read
myself, packed with practical ideas for how to establish a connection with your
child, join them in their world of play and introduce playful interactions into
your daily routines. I highly recommend it to parents who are looking for a
fresh approach to the way they respond to some of the daily joys and struggles
of parenting.
The first chapter is my favourite, focusing
on the value of being a playful parent and how it contributes to the great
payoff of parenting, those moments when you experience a meaningful connection
with your child. Infants and toddlers offer parents frequent opportunities to
connect both physically and emotionally.
When children become school age, these
moments tend to be less frequently initiated by the child. Parent child
conflict over rules, expectations and performance may increase at this stage of
development. The beauty of Playful Parenting is that you can apply it anywhere
you are and as often as you wish. It isn’t dependant to your availability to
play. The author challenges parents to
look for moments when they have a choice to respond to their child in a playful
manner and watch the profound impact it makes on the relationship.
Take time
for this amazing read, be playful and enjoy the pay off of those special
moments with your child.
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