Do You Play Games with Your Children? Building Bonds Through Play | Episode 502

About this episode

Dr. Roger Smith discusses the importance of playing games with children to build strong bonds and teach vital life skills.

Is child’s play actually "serious business"? Dr. Roger Smith explains why playing games—from indoor scavenger hunts and hide-and-seek to imaginative role-playing—is essential for building a deep bond with your children. In this episode, learn how games serve as a training ground for real life, teaching children methodical searching, role-playing, and the grace of winning and losing. Discover how to be an "initiator" of fun in your home and why even a simple homemade game can create lasting memories and vital life skills. Whether it’s a board game or a pretend trip to the grocery store, it's time to get in the game! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Roger Smith

Topics covered

• child's play
• bonding
• games
• parenting
• life skills
• imaginative play

Keywords

• child's play
• games
• parenting
• bonding
• life skills
• imaginative play
• indoor games

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