Did you know that play doesn't come naturally to kids, it's actually a learned skill that all kids need to develop, and it can take time.
As parents, we've all been there. You tell your child to "go and play," and they just look at you, wide-eyed, waiting for some sort of instruction. As an expert, I know this starts from the beginning with many parents wondering how to play with a newborn to then getting to the point where they hate playing with their kid (no judgement, I totally understand this). It’s in these moments that you might realise that play isn’t necessarily instinctive – in fact, it’s a skill that needs some teaching I wrote an article recently on the types of play kids need to support their development which might be a helpful read.
