Episode 30: Dr. Karen Stagnitti (Children's Play Expert) - Unleashing the Transformative Power of Play

Send us Fan MailApologies for the audio - Karen was in a remote area with a challenging wireless connection.  Just listen past that - the content Karen provides is amazing!Discover the transformative power of play with our special guest, Dr. Karen Stagnitti, an internationally recognized expert in children's play. In this episode, Dr. Stagnitti delves into the essence of play, defining it as spontaneous, joyful activities that engage a child's entire body and imagination. She reveals why pretend play is crucial for developing literacy, creativity, problem-solving, and social skills, offering reassurance to parents that these abilities can be nurtured. By observing and following their child's lead in play, parents can foster a safe environment, encouraging open communication and emotional security.https://www.learntoplayevents.com/product/explaining-pretend-play-for-parents-and-carers-2/https://www.routledge.com/Storying-Beyond-Social-Difficulties-with-Neuro-Diverse-Adolescents-The-Imagine-Create-Belong-Social-Development-Programme/Goldingay-Stagnitti-Dean-Robertson-Davidson-Francis/p/book/9780367237042https://www.learntoplayevents.com/product/pretending-with-objects/https://www.learntoplayevents.com/product/the-children-are-home/https://www.learntoplayevents.com/product/kids-go-for-your-life-active-play-program-a-program-for-early-childhood-services/https://www.learntoplayevents.com/product/play-and-storytelling-building-literacy-in-the-early-years/https://www.learntoplayevents.com/product/learning-through-play-in-the-primary-school-the-why-and-the-how-for-teachers-and-school-leaders/ danabaltutis.com,  mytherapyhouse.com.au, https://mytherapyhouse.com.au/your-childs-therapy-journey/ https://www.danabaltutis.com/services