Play with Purpose

Play with Purpose

Contingency play

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Alexis Ralphs
Feb 03, 2025
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Contingency play

Helping your child feel empowered by creating predictable and responsive interactions

As a child, I remember my mother and I playing a game where she puffed out her cheeks for me to ‘pop’ with my finger. The rule was simple: she couldn’t pop until I pressed. I loved the sense of control, the anticipation, and the laughter that followed. This is the essen…

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