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May 23, 2011 - 01:50 PM
Posted by Sara Duskin
Category Infant Development, Parenting

How Parents Play With Baby

Baby and mom Play encourages the development of language and physical skills. Play releases the imagination, develops concentration and builds social skills. Mothers, fathers and babies all feel good after playing because fun and laughter release endorphins that help to relieve stress.

It is important to understand that mothers and fathers often play differently with their infants and to understand what these differences are.

A mother’s play often contains a teaching emphasis. For example, mothers may name objects and describe the color, the texture or the taste. A mother’s play tends to be more mediated, verbal and visual.

A father's play is often more unconventional, more unusual, and less predictable. Dad’s play is usually more active. This kind of active play can shift and expand the infant's style and range of behavior. Fathers are also often louder, more jovial, and more physical with their baby. Dad's play encourages the extroversion and self-confidence of the baby.

Is there a certain way that you usually play or interact with your baby?

-Sara Duskin, IBCLC, Teacher and Parent Educator

April 05, 2012 - 4:09:51 AM PDT

Mary Feng says…

Lovely post! Playing with kids help to develop their creativity and make them sharper. So, parents should spend enough time with their children. Thanks for the focus.
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April 05, 2012 - 4:33:44 AM PDT

Adam Ghilchritst says…

Very awesome post. Playing with kids really appreciable from all side due to lot of impressive side. That’s why every parents should try to give their most of the time with their kids. Thanks mate.

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April 21, 2012 - 2:30:10 PM PDT

Amnon says…

playing with children makes them friendlier more social in the future and having better communication skills and self esteem,
Thanks for bringing this up.

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