Tips to Encourage Your Child’s Solo Play

Help! How can I encourage my child to play independently?

In this month’s Maggie Moment, parenting author, educator, and host of The Good Enough Dad podcast, Maggie Dent offers tips on fostering independent play in your child.

While playing with your children helps build a secure attachment, it’s not always possible to dedicate hours for play due to other demands on our time. Maggie explains that learning to play alone is a skill that takes time to develop; it’s a gradual process that strengthens a child’s ability to play without your involvement over time.