02/06/2026
Playful parenting doesn’t have to be complicated!
Being playful is one of the easiest ways to engage your child, because play is how children learn best. It builds connection, supports development, and turns everyday moments into opportunities for fun 💛
Ways to invite more play into your day:
🎨 Let kids get messy
🤪 Be silly
🌿 Get outside
👀 Be present
🦄 Join in on pretend play
⏰ Create fun routines
Play can fit right into what you’re already doing. Getting dressed? Put the socks on your hands or head and ask, “Do the socks go here?” Before you know it, your child is giggling, and the socks are on their feet!
Bedtime battles? Try giving a choice: “Should we stomp up the stairs like a dinosaur or crawl like a bear?” 🦖 🐻
Will it work every time? Nope, and that’s okay. Simply trying to build play into daily routines can make tasks easier and strengthen your parent–child bond.
Small moments of playfulness go a long way!