The Importance of PLAY: 10 Things You NEED to Know as a Parent

PLAY. It's often the first thing that comes to mind when we think of young children. It's the way kids figure out their world. Although it's extremely important, many parents aren't aware of just HOW important play is and how they should be supporting their child when it comes to play. In this video, I'm sharing 10 things you need to know about play as a parent in order to best support your child's development - some of which may surprise you! 📢 Parenting little ones doesn't have to be a struggle. Join ⭐️The Life With Littles Lounge⭐️ and unlock joyful, confident, connected parenting. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/Life-with-Littles-Lounge The Parenting Bundle is no longer available, but you can still grab my brand new course, Taming Toddler Tantrums for 25% off! Use code FRIENDS25 at checkout! 👉🏼https://bit.ly/taming-toddler-tantrums ❤️ My 12-Week, 1:1 Coaching Program 👉🏼https://bit.ly/the-transformed-parent ❤️ FREE Toddler Parenting Resources! Access a growing library of over 18 practical parenting tools, developmental activities, and printables that make toddler and preschool parenting more joyful and less stressful. 👉🏼 https://www.pocketfulofparenting.com/tprl ❤️ Subscribe here! → https://bit.ly/30L9W71 ❤️ Help support my channel by buying me a coffee! 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/support-the-innovative-momma *Keeping it honest✌🏼: This video contains affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you, which is VERY much appreciated. 💕 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ⭐️ My favorite products for "mom life" 👉🏼 http://innovativefaves.com AND https://bit.ly/PocketfulofParentingLTK⭐️ 📚 Audiobooks have been a LIFESAVER to get some good reads in while multitasking! Try Audible FREE for 30 days! (Trust me, you'll thank me!) 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3plmqMQ Watch More Here 👇🏼 💗 How to Get Your Child to Play Independently 👉🏼 https://youtu.be/57HoNrmVQpo 💗 How to Do a Toy Rotation 👉🏼 https://youtu.be/hGzmpwuRfSw ♡ For more positive parenting tips, check out my website: https://pocketfulofparenting.com L E T S C O N N E C T! ♡ Instagram: https://instagram.com/pocketfulofparenting ♡ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@pocketfulofparenting ♡ Facebook: https://facebook.com/pocketfulofparenting ♡ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/pocketfulofparenting Welcome to Pocketful of Parenting (formerly The Innovative Momma)! I’m Jess - a Parenting Coach, Certified Positive Discipline Educator, former preschool/kindergarten teacher & momma! Parenting is TOUGH - especially in the early years where the sleep is little and the feelings are BIG. My mission is to help reframe the idea of the “terrible twos,” “threenagers,” and “fournados” to help parents LOVE LIFE WITH LITTLES! I provide science-based information on your child’s developing brain to help you gain a better understanding and form a deeper connection with your little one. I’ll also be sharing tools you can use to help your child get through their big emotions while keeping your cool in the process. (Say “bye-bye” to yelling, bribes, threats & punishments!) You’ll also find easy play activities to help support your child’s development across multiple areas, such as: fine and gross motor skills, cognitive development, social-emotional development, and language development.