Wellness Series: Play Skills

“My child won’t play alone.”“He prefers the iPad over toys.”“She doesn’t really know how to play with other kids.”If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.In this episode of Beyond the Caseload: The Wellness Series, we’re talking all about play development, why it matters, how it builds attention, confidence, imagination, and social skills, and what’s actually typical at different ages.We also break down:• The stages of play from toddlerhood through school age• Why some kids watch or wander instead of jumping in• How screens can affect independent play• What a Play Development Wellness Visit looks like• Simple ways to encourage more play at homeBecause play isn’t extra, it’s how children learn.