5 tips from a play therapist to help kids express themselves and unwind

After so much isolation and increased demands on parents and families during the COVID-19 pandemic, I believe now is an important time for parents and caregivers to increase their understanding of, communication with and connection to their children – through play. Structured play – such as board ga...

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Published in:The Conversation : Education 2021-08-10
Main Author: Guest, Jessie D
Format: Newspaper Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child development
Children & youth
COVID-19
Distance Education
Games
Pandemics
Parent Child Relationship
Parents & parenting
Play Therapy
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Summary:After so much isolation and increased demands on parents and families during the COVID-19 pandemic, I believe now is an important time for parents and caregivers to increase their understanding of, communication with and connection to their children – through play. Structured play – such as board games, puzzles and individual or team sports – involves instructions and follows a set of rules. Structured play helps children learn to manage their emotions, take turns, follow rules and deal with feelings of frustration as well as feelings of success.