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008 Kickstart 2025 with Play: Unlock Joyful Parenting Through Play Schemas!
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Ready to make 2025 the best year yet for your family? Dive into this exciting episode of Demystifying Child’s Play as we explore how understanding and embracing play schemas can transform your parenting journey. Whether you’re a returning listener or new to the podcast, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable tips to help you connect with your child through meaningful play.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🔹 What are Play Schemas? Discover the 10 universal patterns of play – from trajectory and transportation to enveloping and positioning. Learn how these natural, repetitive behaviours help children make sense of the world.
🔹 Why Play Schemas Matter: Understand the cognitive, physical, and social-emotional benefits of play schemas, like building problem-solving skills, fostering creativity, and boosting confidence.
🔹 How to Spot Your Child’s Play Patterns: Simple observation tips to identify schemas in action, whether it’s lining up toys (positioning) or wrapping objects in blankets (enveloping).
🔹 Practical Ways to Nurture Play: Explore ideas to provide toys and activities that align with your child’s unique interests. Learn how to create daily routines that prioritise play and build lasting skills.
Why This Episode Matters for Parents:
Parenting toddlers and young children often comes with questions like:
- Why does my child repeat the same actions over and over?
- How can I encourage their natural curiosity and creativity?
- What activities will truly engage and support their development?
By understanding play schemas, you’ll gain insights into these behaviours, helping you respond with empathy and intention. This knowledge makes parenting more joyful, less frustrating, and filled with opportunities for connection.
Storytime: Real-Life Schema Moments Over the Holidays
Hear relatable examples of how schemas show up in everyday play. From a child obsessed with stacking cups (positioning) to one delighting in packing bags (transporting), these stories illustrate how play schemas are universal, playful expressions of learning.
2025: The Year of Playful Connection
This episode is just the start of an incredible lineup for the year. Get a sneak peek of our upcoming 3-part series on play with others – independently, with siblings or friends, and with adults. Plus, hear a hint about a game-changing topic that will deepen your connection with your child.
Play as an Investment in Your Child’s Future
If you’ve ever wished you had a group of parents who just get it — welcome to The Play Schemas Collective. It’s where you can ask questions without judgement, share those little wins only another parent would understand, and dive deeper into your child’s play with people who speak your language. Join us at playschemas.com/collective — we can’t wait to meet you.
If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review!
I would love to hear your playtime stories—whether you’re celebrating a win or trying to crack the mystery behind a new behaviour, I’m here for it. Reach out on social media or drop me a message.
Facebook and Instagram @play_schemas
[email protected]
www.playschemas.com
and if you are keen for a freebie... head to playschemas.com/free to see what there is for you!
39 episodes
Manage episode 461319905 series 3614094
Ready to make 2025 the best year yet for your family? Dive into this exciting episode of Demystifying Child’s Play as we explore how understanding and embracing play schemas can transform your parenting journey. Whether you’re a returning listener or new to the podcast, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable tips to help you connect with your child through meaningful play.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🔹 What are Play Schemas? Discover the 10 universal patterns of play – from trajectory and transportation to enveloping and positioning. Learn how these natural, repetitive behaviours help children make sense of the world.
🔹 Why Play Schemas Matter: Understand the cognitive, physical, and social-emotional benefits of play schemas, like building problem-solving skills, fostering creativity, and boosting confidence.
🔹 How to Spot Your Child’s Play Patterns: Simple observation tips to identify schemas in action, whether it’s lining up toys (positioning) or wrapping objects in blankets (enveloping).
🔹 Practical Ways to Nurture Play: Explore ideas to provide toys and activities that align with your child’s unique interests. Learn how to create daily routines that prioritise play and build lasting skills.
Why This Episode Matters for Parents:
Parenting toddlers and young children often comes with questions like:
- Why does my child repeat the same actions over and over?
- How can I encourage their natural curiosity and creativity?
- What activities will truly engage and support their development?
By understanding play schemas, you’ll gain insights into these behaviours, helping you respond with empathy and intention. This knowledge makes parenting more joyful, less frustrating, and filled with opportunities for connection.
Storytime: Real-Life Schema Moments Over the Holidays
Hear relatable examples of how schemas show up in everyday play. From a child obsessed with stacking cups (positioning) to one delighting in packing bags (transporting), these stories illustrate how play schemas are universal, playful expressions of learning.
2025: The Year of Playful Connection
This episode is just the start of an incredible lineup for the year. Get a sneak peek of our upcoming 3-part series on play with others – independently, with siblings or friends, and with adults. Plus, hear a hint about a game-changing topic that will deepen your connection with your child.
Play as an Investment in Your Child’s Future
If you’ve ever wished you had a group of parents who just get it — welcome to The Play Schemas Collective. It’s where you can ask questions without judgement, share those little wins only another parent would understand, and dive deeper into your child’s play with people who speak your language. Join us at playschemas.com/collective — we can’t wait to meet you.
If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review!
I would love to hear your playtime stories—whether you’re celebrating a win or trying to crack the mystery behind a new behaviour, I’m here for it. Reach out on social media or drop me a message.
Facebook and Instagram @play_schemas
[email protected]
www.playschemas.com
and if you are keen for a freebie... head to playschemas.com/free to see what there is for you!
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