Playing independently can help build a child’s frustration tolerance- which brings life long benefits
If you’ve attended one of my workshops, you know that I preach the importance of independent play!
This is the one skill, more than anything else our kids learn, that will impact them for the rest of their lives.
And, for our kids who hate making mistakes and don’t want others to see them fail, independent play is the one place where our kids can fail privately.
Failing privately allows our kids to build up their frustration tolerance. Kids who have frustration tolerance can handle hard things.
“Sure, Talia, but easier said than done” I often hear.
- … maybe you’ve got multiple kids at home and the minute you turn around it’s a wrestling match
- …. maybe one of your kids wants to play with the other, but your other kid doesn’t want. to play with them!
- … maybe you’ve got littles who just want you to play with them all the time!
- … maybe you’ve got an only child who is very comfortable always playing with mom, thank you very much.
Believe me, I’ve seen and heard it all.
And, I can tell you for sure. You still need independent play.
So, how to make it happen?
In the Raising Resilient Kids class, we spend a lot of time on this important skill. And families leave with an independent play practice.
We also work on navigating sibling dynamics so you can actually leave kids alone in a room, together, and expect to get some peace.
Take it from Jen and Bryan. They had an only child who was used to always playing with his parents.
As Jen said “I truly thought my only two options were give him the iPad or play with him. I used to feel guilty if I didn’t spent all my free time at home playing and engaging with him! Now I know the importance of independent play and I can actually get things done around the house. He plays alone, loves it, and we’re all happier.”
If you want to make independent play happen at home, the time to join Raising Resilient Kids is now.
The class is four months long, and you leave with clear skills that will change your family life for good. Less agitation, more love and connection.
To join, you need to book a clarity call.
On the clarity call, we’ll discuss your family, what’s going on at home, and whether the RRK program can support you in meeting your goals. Either way, you’ll leave with clear next steps.
