Play isn’t just fun for kids—it’s foundational!🤸♀️ In this episode, Bridget Dean, owner of Beyond ABC based out of De Pere, shares not only how purposeful play supports brain development, boosts body confidence, and builds essential life skills in young children—but also how to realistically incorporate it into your everyday life.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Child-led vs. parent-led vs. didactic play
- How to balance the different types of play for optimal development
- Pinterest-perfect motherhood vs reality
- Low- lift play ideas for exhausted parents
- Using repetition & "serve & return" to help a child's brain development
This episode is part of a 3-part series with Bridget Dean, the owner of Beyond ABC based out of De Pere, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
- Part 1: Finding Connection in Motherhood
- Part 2: Building Children's Brain and Body Confidence Through Play
- Part 3: Groove & Grow: Music Therapy’s Role in Childhood Development
Connect with Bridget:
🔗 Bridget's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
About the Motherhood Alliance
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.
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