Recognize what you want to see:
Staying calm and feeling confident as a parent.
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Use the skill:
Try to find a few minutes every day to let your child lead playtime. Just do what they do. Let go of the need to teach, correct, or lead.
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Purpose:
It can be stressful to feel like you always need to know what to do. Imitating your child during play lets you relax and feel less stressed. You get to just follow along and let your child decide what to do.