{"product_id":"9780593796283","title":"The Way of Play","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover how short, daily, playful interactions with your kids can help them face their fears, handle big emotions, and bolster their social skills--by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Whole-Brain Child \u003c\/i\u003eand a renowned play therapist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost parents understand that unstructured play time is good for a child's attention span and creativity, but new science has discovered that specific, deliberate, playful interaction \u003ci\u003ewith parents\u003c\/i\u003e is the key to their healthy emotional development and later resilience as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Tina Payne Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent explain\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e this doesn’t mean getting on all fours and making toy car sounds or enrolling a child in mommy-and-me classes; it's the daily, little moments together that can make the most impact. In \u003ci\u003eThe Way of Play, \u003c\/i\u003ethey detail the seven playful techniques that harness this caregiving magic and take just a few minutes. You'll learn how: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeaning Into Emotions \u003c\/b\u003ehelps your child let go of anxieties, drama and chaotic behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTuning Into the Body\u003c\/b\u003e teaches a child to practice the art of surfing sensory waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorytelling \u003c\/b\u003epromotes better problem solving \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThinking Out Loud \u003c\/b\u003efosters calmer thinking and stronger communication with you, their siblings, and everyone else\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull of science-backed research, real-life stories, and charming line illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThe Way of Play \u003c\/i\u003ewill help parents nurture kids who are calm listeners, cooperative problem solvers, and respectful communicators. Just as important, they’ll help families have more fun together\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Tina Payne Bryson, Georgie Wisen-Vincent","offers":[{"title":"Harmony\/Rodale |  Hardback  |  2025-01-21","offer_id":46019468656895,"sku":"9780593796283","price":37.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_83821e39-1ad3-4616-b845-69a6e30af0e5.jpg?v=1723163422","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9780593796283","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}