Why is play and having downtime important? Have you ever wondered…

WHAT do children do when they play?

WHY do children need to play?

WHO are the best people for children to play with? (Eg. friends, others at the park, siblings, adults).

WHERE is the best place to play? (Eg. inside / outside at home, the park, childcare, paid play centre (eg. Monkey Mania)).

WHICH toys are the best? (Eg. store bought, homemade, whatever you can find in the home).

WHEN should children play? (Eg. all the time, as a reward after they’ve finished their study / work).

HOW much play is enough?

Maybe you want your child to…

  • be less stressed, anxious, frustrated.
  • respond to your instructions almost immediately, especially when you say ‘stop’.
  • regulate their emotions better.
  • be more creative, problem-solve better, express themselves more openly and confidently.
  • develop their social skills, including playing better with other children, to share, to fight less, to negotiate with others.
  • develop their language skills, maths counting skills 1 – 20, understanding of science concepts.
  • develop their gross motor skills (such as running, balancing, jumping, climbing) and fine motor skills (such as pencil grip, cutting, picking up small things).
  • have the skills to succeed in school and in life.

Maybe you want to…

  • understand the importance of play and downtime to your child’s development.
  • know how to promote play in a fun way at home, while having educational and developmental benefits.
  • know various strategies to engage in play and downtime opportunities with your child.

SERVICES

Description: Support to help you understand the importance of play and downtime in your child’s life and how to promote play in a fun way, while having educational and developmental benefits.

– Monday to Sunday same price.

– Minimum payment is 1 hour per session or visit.

* Types of support:

Sessions (from 1 to 5 hours): We will discuss strategies you can use. You try them, then we reflect and discuss changes together.

  • Face-to-face (in-home or a mutually agreed place), virtual (zoom), or phone.
  • Duration can be 1, 2 or 5 hours, as many sessions as you need. No contracts, cancel anytime.
  • Price: If you want 1-hour sessions (compared to 5 hours) then we will tailor the price for you.
  • Minimum price $12 per session, maximum $45. But this can be tailored to your needs.

In-home support (1 to 8 hours): I work alongside you and your child getting to know the both of you, strategising and modelling. I will share ideas about how to incorporate play into your child’s daily life and routines in a fun but also educational way that will promote their learning and development.

  • Duration can be one day, over a number of days / weeks / months – whatever you need. No contracts, cancel anytime.
  • Price: If you want 1-hour in-home support (compared to 8 hours) then we will tailor the price for you.
  • Minimum price $18 per visit, maximum $100. But this can be tailored to your needs.