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The way of play : using little moments of big connection to raise calm and confident kids / Tina Payne Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent.
"Most parents understand that unstructured play time is good for a child's attention span and creativity, but new science has discovered that specific, deliberate, playful interaction with parents is the key to their healthy emotional development and later resilience as well. As New York Times bestselling author Tina Payne Bryson and nationally recognized play expert Georgie Wisen-Vincent explain, this doesn't mean getting on all fours and making toy car sounds or enrolling a child in mommy-and-me classes; it's the daily, little moments together that can make the most impact. In The Way of Play, they detail the eight playful techniques that harness this caregiving magic and take just a few minutes, including: Leaning Into Emotions helps your child let go of anxieties, drama and chaotic behavior; Tuning Into the Body teaches a child to practice the art of surfing sensory waves; Storytelling promotes better problem solving; Thinking Out Loud fosters calmer thinking and stronger communication with you, their siblings, and everyone else"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593796283 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xix, 262 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Rodale, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Child psychology. Play > Psychological aspects. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Cookstown Branch | 155.418 Bry | 31681010402790 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Most parents understand that unstructured play time is good for a child's attention span and creativity, but new science has discovered that specific, deliberate, playful interaction with parents is the key to their healthy emotional development and later resilience as well. As New York Times bestselling author Tina Payne Bryson and nationally recognized play expert Georgie Wisen-Vincent explain, this doesn't mean getting on all fours and making toy car sounds or enrolling a child in mommy-and-me classes; it's the daily, little moments together that can make the most impact. In The Way of Play, they detail the eight playful techniques that harness this caregiving magic and take just a few minutes, including: Leaning Into Emotions helps your child let goof anxieties, drama and chaotic behavior; Tuning Into the Body teaches a child to practice the art of surfing sensory waves; Storytelling promotes better problem solving; Thinking Out Loud fosters calmer thinking and stronger communication with you, their siblings, and everyone else"-- - Baker & Taylor
Presents seven playful techniques that promote healthy emotional development and resilience in children through intentional, brief interactions, emphasizing the importance of daily moments that nurture calmness, cooperation, and communication, all supported by scientific research and engaging illustrations. - Random House, Inc.
The simple way to help your kids face their fears, handle big emotions, and bolster their social skillsâfrom the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and a renowned play therapist
âA parenting guide as useful as it is scientifically sound, The Way of Play is a gift for anyone who cares about human development and the growth-promoting importance of having fun in life!ââDaniel J. Siegel, MD
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Most parents understand that free, unstructured playtime is great for childrenâs development. What they may not know is that playful interaction with parents is also a powerful way for kids to cultivate healthy emotional development and resilience. Kids often want their parents to play with them, but many parents donât know how to play or see it only as an (often boring) way to kill time.
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Playing with your kids doesnât have to mean enrolling in countless parent-and-me classes or getting on all fours and making toy car sounds; the little daily moments together can make the most impact. In The Way of Play, world-renowned pediatric therapists and play experts Tina Payne Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent break down seven simple, playful techniques that harness this caregiving magic in only a few minutes each day:
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⢠Leaning in to emotions helps children let go of anxieties, drama, and chaotic behavior.
⢠Tuning in to the body teaches children to practice the art of surfing sensory waves.
⢠Storytelling promotes better problem-solving.
⢠Thinking out loud fosters calmer thinking and stronger communication with parents, siblings, and everyone else.
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Full of science-backed research, real-life stories, and charming line illustrations to bring this novel advice to life, The Way of Play will help you nurture your kids and encourage them to become calm listeners, cooperative problem solvers, and respectful communicators. Just as important, it will help your whole family have more fun together and build stronger relationships.
