Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

The Scoop on Independent Play (And Myths That Get in the Way)

Jul 30, 2024

Janet Lansbury, an expert in fostering self-directed play in children, delves into the importance of independent play for a child's development. She tackles myths that can stifle creativity and autonomy, emphasizing that children can play alone with supportive guidance. Janet shares how nurturing environments can enhance self-esteem and strengthen parent-child bonds while encouraging natural instincts for play. She also highlights the value of resilience, advising parents to let their children experience challenges without swooping in to solve everything.

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Quick takeaways

Encouraging independent play fosters children's creativity and confidence while also granting parents essential personal time away from constant interaction.

Dispelling myths about independent play helps parents understand the importance of nurturing presence without interference in their child's self-directed exploration.

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The Importance of Independent Play

Independent play is crucial for a child's development, fostering creativity, motor skills, and social abilities. It allows children to engage in their own imaginative experiences while providing parents with valuable time to themselves. Many misconceptions exist around independent play, leading parents to believe it means leaving children alone, when in fact, it involves providing a nurturing presence. Encouraging this habit from infancy instills confidence in children, allowing them to explore and find joy in their own company.

Intro

2min

Understanding Independent Play and its Myths

12min

Encouraging Children's Independent Play

2min

Navigating the Myths Surrounding Children's Play

7min

Fostering Independence Through Supportive Engagement

6min

Children are innately driven to play, and the benefits are enormous. They're also driven to seek our attention and connection, so how can we encourage our kids' play without becoming their constant playmate? In this episode Janet dispels seven common misunderstandings that make the lifelong habit (and gift) of self-directed play much more challenging to foster. She suggests helpful alternatives that not only encourage play, but also bolster self-esteem and strengthen parent-child bonds.

Learn more about Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" at: NoBadKidsCourse.com.

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