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Play · 4 min read
Play is the work of childhood
When a child plays, they are practicing being human. They are rehearsing relationship, testing cause and effect, and quietly telling us who they are.
Follow, don't lead
Child-led play — where the adult joins the child's world rather than directing it — is one of the most well-supported interventions in child development. It teaches the child that their inner world matters.
Takeaways
- ·Ten minutes of undirected play per day is a powerful practice.
- ·The best toys have no batteries.
Reflection
- "When was the last time you played with a child on their terms?"
Further reading
- Child-Parent Relationship Therapy
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