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Thank you so much for reaching out about THE WAY OF PLAY! Georgie and I are thrilled to share the ideas in this book and we’re grateful to YOU for your interest in supporting the book and the power of child-led, play-based strategies. Together, we can truly make an impact in the lives of children!
How to Support the launch
There are a number of ways you can help, such as:
pre-ordering the book
sharing the book and pre-order bonuses with your followers on social media
sending an email about the book to subscribers of your newsletter
hosting a book club in your neighborhood
buying books in bulks—this is a great option for book clubs, schools, clinics, events, conferences, and more—we can also offer discounts on purchases of 25 books or more!
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“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”
—Fred Rogers
Pre-Orders
The Way of Play will release on January 21, 2025 and pre-orders go a long way to support the book. It’s currently available for pre-order in hardback, ebook, and audio formats wherever books are sold, including the retailers listed below.
But wait . . . there’s more!
After purchasing the book from one of the booksellers above, simply click this yellow button to complete our quick pre-order form and instantly access your bonus guides and event details.
(Note: these freebies will be available through February 2.)
Special Note: If you’re hosting a book club, the January 16 Zoom call with Tina and Georgie could be a great kick off event! Encourage members to pre-order, join the call, and then follow-up with book club meeting dates!
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Georgie’s links
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Caption 1:
Teach emotions. 🎭 Build skills. 🧠 Strengthen bonds. 👩👦 Have fun. 🪩
THE WAY OF PLAY: Out now from the bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and a renowned play therapist.
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In THE WAY OF PLAY, parents can learn how to play in ways that are fun (not time-consuming!), build your relationship with your child, and get to know them deeply—all while helping build skills for resilience and social, emotional, and cognitive intelligence.
Order your copy today.
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Playtime doesn’t have to be hard. Just use your knowledge of your child, follow their lead, and collect the right toys that fit your child and their unique interests and self-expression. Then have a ball playing with your kid. Learn more in THE WAY OF PLAY by Tina Payne Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent.
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There’s a simple way to help your kids face their fears, handle big emotions, and bolster their social skills: PLAY! 🕺🏃🙈
THE WAY OF PLAY: New from Tina Payne Bryson, the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and renowned play therapist Georgie Wisen-Vincent.
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The Way of Play gives parents a toolkit of 7 simple techniques to add a little play to every day—and make a big impact on their kids’ lives. 🪄🛝👑
Out now from Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, and Georgie Wisen-Vincent, LMFT.
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Little moments. Big connections. 🌟 The Way of Play teaches helpful techniques to playfully engage with your kids in ways that foster healthy emotional development, resilience, and so, so much more.
Available everywhere books are sold.
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General Book Description
Most parents understand that unstructured play time is good for a child's attention span and creativity, but new science has discovered that specific, deliberate, playful interaction with parents is the key to their healthy emotional development and later resilience as well.
As Tina Payne Bryson and expert Georgie Wisen-Vincent explain, this doesn’t mean getting on all fours and making toy car sounds or enrolling a child in mommy-and-me classes; it's the daily, little moments together that can make the most impact. In The Way of Play, they detail the seven playful techniques that harness this caregiving magic and take just a few minutes. You'll learn how
Leaning Into Emotions helps your child let go of anxieties, drama and chaotic behavior
Tuning Into the Body teaches a child to practice the art of surfing sensory waves
Storytelling promotes better problem solving
Thinking Out Loud fosters calmer thinking and stronger communication with you, their siblings, and everyone else
Full of science-backed research, real-life stories, and charming line illustrations, The Way of Play will help parents nurture kids who are calm listeners, cooperative problem solvers, and respectful communicators. Just as important, they’ll help families have more fun together.
author bios
You may already know Dr. Tina Payne Bryson from her two New York Times Best Sellers The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline. They’re both co-authored with Dan Siegel and have been translated into over fifty languages. She and Siegel also wrote The Yes Brain and The Power of Showing Up, and Dr. Bryson is the author of The Bottom Line for Baby. Her new book, co-authored with Georgie Wisen-Vincent, is The Way of Play.
Tina is also the Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Connection, a multidisciplinary mental health practice in Southern California. She keynotes conferences and conducts workshops for parents, educators, and clinicians all over the world. She also consults with schools, businesses, and other organizations, including the Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL), where she is Project Director for Mental and Emotional Performance.
Dr. Bryson earned her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, where her research explored attachment science, childrearing theory, and the emerging field of interpersonal neurobiology. The most important part of her bio, she says, is that she’s a mom to her three boys. You can learn more about her at TinaBryson.com.
Georgie Wisen-Vincent, LMFT, RPT-S, is a nationally recognized play therapy expert and co-founder, with Tina Payne Bryson, of The Play Strong Institute. A graduate professor and active researcher in childhood play, attachment science, and mental health, Georgie has been commissioned as a consultant, program designer, and lead trainer for several major organizations and frequently presents to educators, parents, and clinical professionals on the power of play-driven learning. She completed advanced study in play therapy at the University of Roehampton, London, and gained specialist endorsement in early childhood mental health. Georgie is a child, adolescent, and family psychotherapist in private practice in Los Angeles. You can learn more about Georgie at GeorgieVincent.com.
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