Whatever you do, the way you play with your child can make all the difference.
Play designed by experts for your child’s developing brain & mind.
Stronger relationships.
Did you know that your child’s brain changes with every experience you share? Parents and professionals who work with children can strengthen relationships - just by playing. But not just any kind of play. We’ve boiled down the research to teach you exactly how to make the most of quality time and bring out the best in your kids. Whatever you do, the way you play with your child can make all the difference.
Better emotional regulation.
Kids are born to connect with us. But it can be hard to stay connected when your child’s behavior is driven by anger, stress and anxiety. Recent studies show that parent-child play can transform negative emotions and significantly reduce stress levels for both you and your child. We’ve got you covered. With a few simple strategies up your sleeve, you can shift your child’s mood from cloudy to sunny in just minutes a day.
More resilience to face adversity.
Sometimes kids face adversity that can shake up their ability to cope effectively. Trauma-informed research tells us that we need to build up protective factors to support children and prevent toxic stress. When kids find helpers and solutions in their play, they learn how to handle challenges, big or small. All it takes is one special adult with the right toolkit to help kids build resilience and bounce back from the hard stuff.
“Today’s kids have more anxiety and it’s showing up in their behavior. PlayStrong builds resilient kids in our ever-changing times.”
— Georgie Wisen-Vincent, LMFT RPT-S, PlayStrong Developer
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Top Ten Virtual Play Date Ideas
Usually your kids have a lot of choice and control over what to do on play dates with their friends - but how does that translate when we can't play tag or hide and seek in person? How can we move our real world play dates to video and find creative ways to stay in touch with friends and relatives across the physical distancing?
Why Our Kids Take It Out On Us
Anyone noticing their kids being more grouchy and irritable last week? Prone to snappy attitude and short temper? Having a different brand of mini-meltdowns over quarantine school work or being asked to switch off the screen? I sure have.
PlayStrong Strategy 1: Think Out Loud
One of the biggest challenges we face as parents is to teach our children how to share their thoughts with others and express themselves calmly. Talking to our kids while they play massively increases their ability to think, reflect, and calmly respond when we need them to.
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Learn simple strategies to build your child’s emotional regulation and resilience. Reduce stress with connection. PlayStrong is easy to learn and quick to see results, like a magic elixir for the turbulent times!
Stuck at Home? What to Do with Kids During Covid-19
In this uniquely FREE blog series full of practical tips and engaging videos, I’ll show you the skills to leverage time together to teach children better emotional regulation and resilience.
Whether you are a parent or professional, take your skills to a whole new level.
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