Children learn best by connecting and interacting through play- so let’s practice! Learn how important play is and how to effectively play with your children to promote developmental, language and social skills. Parents are introduced to Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which places an emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and changing parent-child interaction patterns.
Who is it for? Grown-ups and their infants/toddlers; grown-up participation required.
Is there a fee? Pretend City admission not required or included.
Anything else I should know? This activity is presented by Pretend City’s Child Development Initiative, Good To Go From Head To Toe! and facilitated by the Child Guidance Center.
Pretend City, a children's museum, is not in our area. But what a service they are offering by teaching parents how to play incorporating the skill sets of Parent Child Interaction Therapy. Playing with children does not come automatically. Many parents almost never play with their child. Allowing a child to "have the lead" in play with their parent is the quickest way to bring warmth of a child-parent relationship. Knowing how to play and then doing it is key. -gw
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