Anyone else got the guilts around playing with our kids? - with Nicole, paediatric physiotherapist

We’ll admit it. We don’t love playing with the kids. So we asked Nicole, a paediatric physiotherapist from @nicole_kidsphysio (instagram.com/nicole_kidsphysio) to come and give us the insight on play and making it work for your family. We discuss…

• When you don’t love playing with your kids

• Guilt, screens and connection

• Engagement vs imaginative play

• Finding the ‘play’ style that works for you

• Bossy play and how to navigate it

• Behind every behaviour is a communication

• How long do you need to play for?

• Does independent play even exist!?

• Tips for scaffolding independent play

• Sensory play tips and tricks

• Navigating risky play, safety and consequence

• Building confidence in risk averse kids

• The importance of play for YOU

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