Parents can understand their children better if they observe and understand the way they play. Children will express more about their thoughts, feelings, motivations, and struggles by decisions they make through play rather than by talking. Play has been called the "language of childhood," so if parents re-learn that language, it can help them build even stronger relationships with their children. Play is one of the most critical elements of healthy child development!

Playfulness and humor are closely related to mental health, intellectual development, creativity and problem-solving. Play in actuality is one of the strongest supports for coping, learning, good adjustment, and productive activity! Play creates a safe atmosphere where children can express themselves, try new things, learn more about how the world works, learn about social rules and restrictions, and work through their problems.

When we, as adults, encounter a tough problem, we often think about it for a while, look at it from different angles, determine our options, and sometimes talk about it with someone we trust. When things go wrong for us, we might mentally review what happened and think about how we might handle the situation in the future. Play time provides children with the same opportunity by using their imaginations. Play time provides the tools (toys and activities) and the atmosphere to help children express themselves, work on their problems, "try on" different solutions, and learn more effective coping methods.

Professionally led play groups offer parents a window into their child's world to create a stronger bond, higher understanding, and better ability to reduce power struggles.

Play is the primary way that children...

   • learn about the world
   • understand how different things work
   • express their thoughts and feelings
   • develop their physical skills
   • develop their mental skills
   • develop effective social skills and bonds.

An opportunity to observe, understand and learn how
the therapeutic powers of play will help your child
develop positive self-esteem, creativity and confidence.

Join Us To

   Help children express feelings & accept limits
   Watch as developing self-control reduces the need for repeated discipline
   Observe your child socializing with other children and understand how they see their world
   Acquire problem-solving skills through creative play
   Use play to resolve conflict
   Hear from and talk with other families.