“You are already the best parent for your child”.

The human brain is a resource hungry, prediction machine.

For best results a child will need to not to be distracted by their biology.

A decent snack in their belly. A reasonable night’s sleep.

An invitation to play, with a bit of notice (if play has not been the default child-adult activity).

Choose a game that takes your fancy.

Or follow your child’s curiosity and let them choose.

Children absorb tone, repetition, play and safety.

These cards teach many skills including regulation, consent and empathy through play-based interaction (did you know, play is actually some children’s language of love!).

No elaborate preparation, fancy equipment or instagram-worthy parenting required.

Each card has a ‘how to’ section.

Follow the instructions and your child’s lead.

You can also flip through the cards and in the skill section pick what you feel your child needs right now (anti-bullying, numeracy, motivation, trust, attachment, communication…)

Through play, children can explore feelings, practice life skills and build connection with their favourite grown-ups.

Children thrive with repetition, because the more repetition the stronger the brains wiring.

Play again and again and again and then again.

Revisit the games at different developmental ages. The card deck is made to be long-lasting.

You don’t have to be good at playing.

We are all learning how to be parents, just as much as your child is learning how to be a human.

You don’t need to be a therapist, early childhood expert or ‘the fun parent’ every minute of the day.

These games give you a solid place to start. Follow the instructions, adapt to your child and enjoy moments together.