The article emphasizes the vital role of play in early childhood development, particularly in teaching children about diversity, bias, and inclusion. The author, a trauma-informed clinician and mother, shares insights from personal experiences involving her young son, Roman, and other children. Through simple play activities, she demonstrates how children can explore complex ideas and emotions. The author highlights that play fosters creativity, emotional bonding, and social skills, providing a safe environment for kids to practice behaviors that help them navigate the challenges of their world.
Through play, we can help children process emotions, learn self-expression, and, most importantly, build resilience in the face of adversity.
Play offers a way for children to safely process and make sense of the world around them, allowing them to express themselves and build relationships in a low-stakes environment.
Play-based activities promote creativity and foster emotional bonding between parents and children, allowing skills to be practiced that are essential for navigating social relationships.
Using simple activities, like describing physical features during play, can effectively introduce concepts of diversity and inclusion to young children.
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