The Importance of Imaginative Play in Building Courage and Confidence w/ Ashley Wall

Send us Fan MailKids are back in school with all the new learning and experiences that go along with it! As parents, it's important to support them in building confidence and courage, so they can thrive as they learn and try new things. One way to do this is through imaginative play! Listen in to 5-Minute Parenting as special guest, Ashley Wall, offers simple examples for using this strategy to support your child's spiritual, mental, and emotional growth and wellbeing. Ashley Wall is a Texas native, former teacher, and award-winning children’s author with a passion for inspiring young minds. She holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education, with over a decade of experience in the education field, where she developed a deep understanding of the transformative power of storytelling. As a mother of two, she draws from her personal experiences to create stories that foster children's love for reading, nurtures their imaginations, and promotes kindness and friendship. Throughout her career, Ashley has always been a passionate advocate for education and believes that books can be a gateway to learning and emotional growth. In addition to being a children's book writer, Ashley co-founded MamaBear Books the publishing company, with her husband. She empowers others (all Moms so far) to publish their childrens books, inspiring and guiding them. Connect with Ashley online and check out her books:Website: MamaBear Books  Books: https://mamabearbooks.com/all-books/    Freebies and resources: mamabearbooks.com/parent_teacher_resourcesBook 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈Love this podcast episode? Please leave a positive rating/review and share this episode with a friend ❤️Visit our websites at: https://www.karenferg.com/https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/ Find our books on Amazon:Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Sandra Chambers: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sandra-Chambers/author/B00OHLARMO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1740085397&sr...