Why, Dad?
David Schatzkamer and Why Play Is the Most Underrated Parenting Tool
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Why play matters: Play is how kids communicate their inner world. It’s not just fun—it’s expressive, healing, and relational.
Responding vs. reacting: How slowing down and tuning in builds trust and emotional regulation.
Connection before correction: When children act out, it’s often a bid for connection—not defiance.
Scheduled unstructured time: Just 15–30 minutes of fully present,…