This parenting book features activities that parents can use with their toddlers and preschoolers to help them process their emotions. Some of these are appropriate for when a child is having a meltdown, and others are ideas for teaching and training them in moments when everyone is happy and things are going well. The author shares helpful information about child development and emotions throughout the book, helping parents understand their child's perspective and know how to best connect with them.
The author clearly explains what kids and parents can get out of each activity, specifies the messiness level, and estimates how much time it will take. Not every game or activity will appeal for every family, but the book provides such a wide range of options that everyone can find plenty that suit them. Many of the activities also suggest adaptations for speaking and nonspeaking children. This is a great parenting resource, and it can be helpful for childcare professionals and babysitters as well. Most of the activities assume that a parent and child are interacting one-on-one, but some of them could also be adapted for group settings with multiple children.
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