EP 220 Social Saturdays: The Benefits of Parent/Child Play & Tips for All Ages

"What are the benefits of parent/child play, and how can you make it awesome for kids of all ages and for you the parent?" A study in the Journal of Marriage and Family revealed that shared leisure activities, including play, are linked to greater satisfaction in family relationships. So, there's more to play than just about keeping kids busy or entertained. Play Builds curiosity, Trust, and Connection – If you are finding yourself yelling all the time, play is a great way to stop feeding the problems in your home with anger and frustration and setting the tone in your home to be more fun and joyful.  Kids don’t want you to yell, but if seeing you yell is the only excitement or animation they get from you, you might notice they are pushing your buttons to gain your attention even if it is negative attention.  You are the leader of your home and can shift the tone in your home and today I’m going to give you some ideas for how to do that with infants to teens.  When you actively engage in play with your children, whether it's peek-a-boo, building LEGO towers, constructing forts, or even pretending to be superheroes, you create a foundation of curiosity, trust, and connection that lasts a lifetime. Become a No Problem Parent Today