The Gift of Play: How Grandparents Enhance the Lives of Young Children

The Gift of Play celebrates play at the heart of relationships between grandparents and their young grandchildren. Dr. Judith Van Hoorn long-time grandmother and expert on young childrens play weaves professional insights with grandparents wisdom and favorite stories to show the joy and importance of play in the lives of grandchildren grandparents and the whole family.Grandparent and grandchild play supports young childrens development.Grandparent and grandchild play deepens loving relationships.Grandparent and grandchild play creates lasting memories.Grandparents and grandchildren play because its fun for everyone. Practical tips help grandparents discover new ideas for play both in person and online.The Gift of Play highlights the powerful role of play in young childrens development and learning-social emotional cognitive physical and language. Grandparents real-life stories illuminate each chapter from reading a favorite book to a toddler online to speeding toy cars down ramps to taking a neighborhood nature walk to making a joint collage.Play is essential for grandparents too. Play provides the respite and energy that grandparents need for renewal. It is an opportunity for grandparents to recapture their childlike sense of wonder and a time to revel in spontaneous boisterous fun. It is a special time to feel and express love.New and experienced grandparents will delight in this light-hearted book filled with charming stories colorful family photos insights and practical tips for playful activities. The Gift of Play is a perfect gift for grandparents and everyone with a special young child in their life.