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 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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