EP #1427: RE-PLAY: How Building Imagination, Creativity, And Problem Solving Skills In Your Children Leads To A Healthy Sense Of Self

SummaryIn this episode Lisa Davis interviews Dr John Trentalange about his book Connecting in a Disconnected World Activities that Build Connections with Children They discuss the importance of connection and bonding with children the role of imagination and creativity in child development and the impact of storytelling on communication and emotional safety They also explore the concept of family perception and how each individual in a family has a unique experience Dr John shares various activities and games that parents can use to enhance their relationship with their children and promote emotional well-being Keywords connection bonding children imagination creativity storytelling emotional safety family perception activities gamesTakeawaysConnection and bonding with children is crucial for their development and well-being Imagination and creativity play a significant role in problem-solving skills and mental health Storytelling can create emotional safety and enhance communication within families Each individual in a family has a unique perception and experience Activities and games can be used to strengthen the parent-child relationship and promote emotional well-being Sound Bites Imagination is more important than knowledge 30 minutes of real quality time of bonding with your child can make a lifelong difference For every individual in that family it s a different family Chapters00 00Introduction and Importance of Connection02 30Imagination Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills05 05Storytelling and Emotional Safety06 52Family Perception and Individual Experiences23 06Creating Structure and Expressing Emotions28 01Bonding Through Gardening34 39Working Together as a TeamClick here to visit this podcast episode