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PLAYPOWER FOR PARENTS #workshop

Playing with Baby

PlayPower for Parents: Making the Most of Everyday Moments

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Strong parent–child bonds begin with play — and those early connections can shape a child’s development for life.

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Conducted under license from The Benevolent Society, the PlayPower program helps parents harness the power of everyday routines to build nurturing relationships with their infants and toddlers. Through fun, engaging activities, you’ll discover how play can support healthy brain development, boost resilience, and foster social and emotional growth.

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This strengths-based parenting workshop is broken into two age-specific programs:

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  • PlayPower for birth to 1 year

  • PlayPower for 1 to 3 years

 

Whether you’re a new parent or guiding a curious toddler, PlayPower offers valuable tools to turn ordinary moments into powerful opportunities for growth and connection.

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What You’ll Learn

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In the PlayPower workshop series, parents will learn how to:

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  • Build loving relationships through play and positive interactions.

  • Capitalize on daily routines to encourage learning and development.

  • Play, have fun, and relax with their children in meaningful ways.

  • Give positive responses to nurture self-esteem.

  • Create rituals that strengthen family bonds.

  • Use repetition to promote healthy brain development and learning.

 

The Four Key Areas of Development

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PlayPower activities focus on four critical areas of child development:

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  1. Thinking & Learning – Stimulating cognitive growth through playful interactions.

  2. Listening & Talking – Enhancing language development with communication-rich play.

  3. Growing & Moving – Supporting physical coordination and strength through movement-based play.

  4. Feeling & Connecting – Strengthening emotional resilience and social skills through bonding activities.

 

Why Play Matters

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Research shows that the first three years of a child’s life are crucial for developing neural pathways that support lifelong learning and resilience. PlayPower helps parents:

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  • Understand why play is essential for healthy development.

  • Recognize everyday routines as opportunities for learning and bonding.

  • Choose safe, age-appropriate toys and incorporate household items into play.

  • See the world from their child’s perspective, enhancing empathy and connection.

 

By incorporating simple, repeated activities into daily life, you can lay the foundation for your child’s growth — right at home.

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Join the PlayPower Workshop

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Ready to turn ordinary moments into extraordinary opportunities for your child’s development?

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Express your interest today to learn when PlayPower workshops will be available near you!

 

Let's work together to build stronger, more connected families through the power of play.

 

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