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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Interactive Play
- Observe your child's play cues to understand their interests and developmental stage.
- Interact by acknowledging their overtures, offering full attention without interrupting their flow.
Independent vs. Dependent Play
- Dependent play, not playing with our child, is the opposite of independent play.
- We nurture independent play through how we play with our children, letting them lead.
Full vs. Partial Attention
- Give children full, undistracted attention during play.
- Clearly communicate when you switch to partial attention, like reading or doing dishes.