Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Play That Builds Skills and Bonds Us (with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson)
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Apr 1, 2025 
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, an expert in child development and co-author of bestsellers like The Whole Brain Child, delves into the transformative power of play in parenting. She emphasizes how engaging in child-led play fosters emotional regulation, self-confidence, and social skills. During their discussion, they share practical strategies for guiding children's play without taking control and address how play can help manage aggressive behaviors in young kids. Listeners gain insights on integrating meaningful play into daily routines to strengthen bonds and emotional understanding.
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The Power of Play
- Use play to connect with your child and understand their world.
- See play as a rich way to bond, not just to pass time.
Play as Therapy
- Play helps children process emotions and develop self-regulation skills.
- Parents can become mini play therapists by engaging in child-led play.
Interpreting Play
- Don't overinterpret children's play or assume it reflects their character.
- Aggressive play can be a stress release, not necessarily sociopathic behavior.
