The Way of Play
Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids
by Tina Payne Bryson; Georgie Wisen-Vincent
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Pub Date Jan 21 2025 | Archive Date Jan 20 2025
Rodale Inc. | Rodale Books
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Description
“A 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!”—Daniel J. Siegel, MD
Most parents understand that free, unstructured playtime is great for children’s 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 don’t know how to play or see it only as an (often boring) way to kill time.
Playing with your kids doesn’t 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:
• 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.
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.
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9780593796283 |
PRICE | $28.00 (USD) |
PAGES | 288 |
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Featured Reviews
I am a preschool teacher of five years, a mom of four, and have an early childhood degree- and I wish I had this book by Tina and Georgie. This just laid the importance of play for kids to learn so beautifully! I loved it! It was full of such key information that is so helpful for educators and paretns. This is a book each parent should have to reference play and how to best love their child and help them succeed.
Tina Payne Bryson has long been a resource for me, having read the Whole Brain Child and other books that she co-authored. I consider myself to be a playful parent, but I really learned a lot about the deep benefits of play, and the ways that play can forge stronger bonds through reading this book. I also learned a lot about play therapy strategies that parents can implement to improve behavior problems, which is why I turned to this book. The fact that the author references Mona Delahooke was a strong signal that I was in good hands. I read and reviewed Dr. Delahooke's Brain Body Parenting book which touched on the benefits of play therapy, intriguing me to its benefits. This book was a fantastic follow-up. I recommend this for parents, teachers, and anyone who works with young children.
The examples in this book are great!!! I felt myself skimming some of it that felt familiar but all in all some good reminders and takeaways on how to be more present and playful. We forget how much easier life can be when we are being playful - I’m reminded of this every time I have a good day with my daughter and it’s mostly because I start with a playful mood.