Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids Free, unstructured playtime is great for children’s development. Add playful interaction with parents to cultivate healthy emotional development and resilience. Kids want their parents to play with them, but many parents don’t know how to play or find it boring. All it takes is little daily moments together to make the most impact. These pediatric therapists and play experts break down seven simple, playful techniques that harness this caregiving magic in only a few minutes each day. Leaning in to emotions reduces a child's anxieties, drama, and chaotic behavior. Storytelling promotes better problem-solving. Science-backed research, real-life stories, and charming line illustrations bring this advice to life, and make it easy to learn how to nurture your kids and encourage them to become calm listeners, cooperative problem solvers, and respectful communicators.
