@emma_in_earlychildhood: So often when we’re supporting children through tricky times, we focus on those particular times. We think of what we can do to prepare for the moment, what can plan on what we’ll say in that moment and what to do briefly afterwards. However, we can support that child with those tricky moments through regulated play throughout the day. . Drewes & Schaefer’s Therapeutic Powers of Play explore how play can support children’s holistic growth and development. Specifically, they discuss how play can act as a rehearsal to prepare children for stressful events, making them more predictable and less frightening. . . 🤍 As always - please seek individualised support in cases where a child’s development and capacity to engage is being impacted by their distress. . . #childdevelopment #earlychildhoodeducation #separationanxiety #preschool #childcare
