Overview

For nearly 25 years, Dr Kim Van Dusen–a licensed family therapist, registered play therapist, creator of The Parentologist blog and mother of two–has provided parents with practical, effective ways to transform their parent-child communication by learning to speak in a way children can understand: the universal language of play. In this pioneering guide, Dr Kim shares her solution-focused strategies designed to meet children where they are and elicit positive behaviours. Covering everything from cooperation to healthy boundaries, Dr Kim offers straightforward how-to prompts, step-by-step instructions and creative ideas for engaging games. Suggestions include making chores fun by hopping on one foot while taking out the rubbish or pretending the floor is lava to get your little one out of the door quickly. With the perfect balance of expert-level parenting advice and personal experiences, Parenting Through Play is a much-needed tool kit of evidence-based resources, and fun, proactive solutions. A Paperback Original

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Filled with creative suggestions and real-life examples, this is a boon for parents hoping to better communicate with their children.--Publishers Weekly What a much-needed book you have given birth to, Dr. Kim! It is truly going to change so many lives! CONGRATULATIONS on bringing something truly innovative into the world!--Melissa Bernstein, Co-founder, Melissa & Doug Toys, Co-founder, Lifelines, Mom of 6 Discipline doesn't have to be exhausting--and parenting doesn't have to feel like a power struggle. In Parenting Through Play, Dr. Kim Van Dusen flips traditional behavior management on its head, using play, positive reinforcement, and solution-focused tools that actually work. If you're ready to ditch punishment and connect in a way kids truly understand, it's time to play.--Melissa Bernstein, Co-founder, Melissa & Doug Toys, Co-founder, Lifelines, Mom of 6 In Parenting Through Play, Dr. Van Dusen offers practical guidance and a wealth of strategies to simplify what should be the most natural approach to raising balanced, happy children: PLAY. Grounded in research, she illustrates how reconnecting with our own sense of childlike playfulness can be one of the most powerful ways to build deeper connections with our children, leading to outcomes that are both meaningful and mutually rewarding. By weaving fun, imagination, creativity, and laughter into everyday parenting, Dr. Van Dusen reminds us that play may be the true secret sauce to raising remarkable humans. --Sharon Price John, Playful Mother of Three, President & CEO at Build-A-Bear Workshop, Chair of the Toy Association

What a much-needed book you have given birth to, Dr. Kim! It is truly going to change so many lives! CONGRATULATIONS on bringing something truly innovative into the world!--Melissa Bernstein, Co-founder, Melissa & Doug Toys, Co-founder, Lifelines, Mom of 6 Discipline doesn't have to be exhausting--and parenting doesn't have to feel like a power struggle. In Parenting Through Play, Dr. Kim Van Dusen flips traditional behavior management on its head, using play, positive reinforcement, and solution-focused tools that actually work. If you're ready to ditch punishment and connect in a way kids truly understand, it's time to play.--Melissa Bernstein, Co-founder, Melissa & Doug Toys, Co-founder, Lifelines, Mom of 6 In Parenting Through Play, Dr. Van Dusen offers practical guidance and a wealth of strategies to simplify what should be the most natural approach to raising balanced, happy children: PLAY. Grounded in research, she illustrates how reconnecting with our own sense of childlike playfulness can be one of the most powerful ways to build deeper connections with our children, leading to outcomes that are both meaningful and mutually rewarding. By weaving fun, imagination, creativity, and laughter into everyday parenting, Dr. Van Dusen reminds us that play may be the true secret sauce to raising remarkable humans. --Sharon Price John, Playful Mother of Three, President & CEO at Build-A-Bear Workshop, Chair of the Toy Association

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Based in Southern California, Dr. Kim Van Dusen, PsyD, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and registered play therapist. In 2015, Dr. Kim founded The Parentologist, a family and lifestyle blog with a therapeutic twist. Her work has been featured by Yahoo!, Very Well Family, L.A. Parent magazine, and more.

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