Good Inside with Dr. BeckyHow to Encourage Independent Play With Lizzie Assa
Episode Details
EPISODE INFO
- Released
- August 9, 2022
- Duration
- 43m
- Channel
- Good Inside with Dr. Becky
- Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Independent play isn’t just for our kids. It’s for us, too. Let’s be real: We all need a break from 24/7 caregiving to show up as the parents we want to be. But how do you actually help kids feel comfortable and confident playing alone—not to mention reduce your own guilt about not joining in? Lizzie Assa, the play expert behind the Workspace for Children, joins Dr. Becky on the podcast this week to discuss all things independent play. The two reframe what independent play means and explain why it looks different for every kid. Then, they model simple, actionable strategies to turn “quiet time” into a reality in your home (yes, really). You’ll end the episode with tons of creative ideas for building your child’s independence and a deeper understanding of your own relationship to imagination, too. For more, visit The Workspace for Children and use the discount code PLAY for 20% off of the Quiet Time and Independent Play Course here: https://www.workspaceforchildren.com Join Good Inside Membership: http://www.goodinside.com Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter Want More? Check these out: What Can I Do When My Child Says “I Can’t Do It”? - https://youtu.be/9Q9qLvbU6bo Deep Dive: @busytoddler on Resilience and Academic Success - https://youtu.be/YbjCBNO0hSY Setting Boundaries With Nedra Tawwab - https://youtu.be/oCHIJykb7qQ Deeply Feeling Kids Need a Different Approach - https://youtu.be/WQNM5EyDtKE Yes, One-Year-Olds Have Tantrums - https://youtu.be/yE2To4sOHG8
SPEAKERS
Dr. Becky
hostClinical psychologist and parenting expert; host of the Good Inside podcast.
Lizzie Assa
guestFounder/creator of The Workspace for Children and former NYC early childhood teacher focused on independent play.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky, featuring Dr. Becky and Lizzie Assa, How to Encourage Independent Play With Lizzie Assa explores independent play as a learnable skill benefiting kids and parents Independent play is framed as a self-directed mindset where children explore their own ideas and learn about themselves rather than acting out an adult’s script.
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