How Your Child's Play Can Benefit You (The Parent)
Sirsa A. Qursha’s background is in Child Development & Parent Education. Sirsa has over 10 years of experience in directly working with...
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Parents often forget their children’s play impacts them, as well. Your child’s play offers significant insight into your little one’s world.
More specifically, her playtimes help you understand:
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What your child is interested in.
This is important for bonding. -
Your child’s emotional state.
Children express much of what they are feeling through play. For example, if you have recently welcomed a new baby into your family, watch for aggressive play. Your older child might be asking for more attention. -
How you can communicate with your child.
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How your child reacts to challenges and failures
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Your child’s learning style.
Play lets you assess whether your child is a visual, auditory, or sensory learner.
