The Way of Play with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, Episode #123
Today's episode is a sneak peak of one of the workshops from our upcoming Parenting and children's mental health summit. Play isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful tool for connection, regulation, and raising confident, resilient kids. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, renowned parenting expert and co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, to explore the insights from her latest book, The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids.Dr. Bryson dives into why play is essential for children’s emotional and social development, how parents can incorporate play into everyday moments (without adding stress), and practical strategies to strengthen the parent-child bond through joyful, meaningful interactions. Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums, school-age struggles, or just looking to bring more ease into parenting, this episode is packed with science-backed wisdom and real-life strategies.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:✅ The science behind play and brain development✅ How play fosters emotional regulation and resilience✅ Simple, everyday ways to integrate play—no extra time required✅ The role of connection in discipline and behaviorTune in for an engaging, heartwarming, and practical conversation that will change the way you think about play and parenting.Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is a renowned psychotherapist, parenting educator, and bestselling author known for her groundbreaking work in child development and brain-based parenting. She is the co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, No-Drama Discipline, and The Yes Brain, written alongside Dr. Dan Siegel, and the founder of The Center for Connection. With a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Dr. Bryson specializes in helping parents, educators, and clinicians understand the science of attachment, discipline, and emotional resilience in children. Her latest book, The Way of Play, explores the power of play in fostering connection and confidence in kids. A sought-after speaker, Dr. Bryson has been featured in major media outlets and presents worldwide on the intersection of neuroscience and parenting. To purchase her new book visit --> https://a.co/d/b9nXICvJoin us for our Children's Mental Health and Parenting SummitOur Childrens Mental Health and Parenting Spring Summit is happening from April 21- 25th.18 masterclasses, plus 5 live workshops, where world renowned experts tackle incredible topics like parental anxiety, getting kids to listen, early parenting intervention, picky eating, resiliency, keeping kids safe online, healing attachment and so much more!The summit is free- and for those of you who can not attend live - recordings are available. To find out more, click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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