Kate Silverton Instagram – Playful parenting makes for stronger connections and more connected behaviour. Tired though we often are around this time of the day, engaging in ten minutes of play can be enough to top up your child’s emotional cup after a long day away from you, and see you both experience the beautiful boost of feel-good chemicals that we experience when we can engage our more playful side
If play feels slightly alien – try this simple ‘shopkeeper’ game … likely easiest for younger children but my nine year old still loves a quick hit of it when he’s transitioning from shower to pjs …
Anything smelly pants / socks related often works a treat (!) …
If your child looks at you as though you have gone bananas – that’s ok – we all need to feel ‘safe’ to show our silly side..: make them laugh once and they will want you to do it again, and again, I find pretend play works every time, as does collapsing in a faint when I smell their stinky socks … trust yourself and your child to find something that will work for you ..
I guarantee that, however tired you might be, five minutes of fun will see both your cups topped up and an easier time of bedtime now you have strengthened your connection again
I always say we must connect before we can command … using play to connect, allows us to ensure a smoother transition to bedtime …
I’d love to hear your tips and suggestions in the comments for the fun things you do to top up your child’s emotional cup after a long school day 👇👇
#play #playful #parenting #parentingtips #mentalhealth | Posted on 12/Mar/2024 23:38:07
