Play as Emotional Development

Play the Long Game: Using Family Play to Build Emotional Regulation and Real Confidence

45 minDay 3 — Community & Connection

In an overstimulated world, our kids need safe spaces to build frustration tolerance, flexibility, and emotional endurance. Family play is one of the most powerful regulation gyms we have. Learn how play builds emotional regulation skills, strengthens family bonds, and creates lasting confidence through everyday moments.

Key Takeaways

How family play serves as a regulation gym for emotional skills
Building frustration tolerance and flexibility through games
Turning everyday play moments into confidence-building opportunities
Practical play strategies that strengthen family bonds

Speaker

Tara Craft

Certified Parent Coach at Good Roots Parenting

Certified parent coach and systems strengthening strategist. Blends neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience to help parents move from reactive cycles to resilient relationships.