Play

Websites

• American Speech Language & Hearing Association (ASHA) Wire - Play
• The Butterfly Pig - medical toys
  
• The Genius of Play
• International Play Association and The Child's Right to Play
  • Article 31 Poster
• National Institute for Play - Playcore with Dr. Stuart Brown - so much to explore!
• PBS
• PlayCore - playground/community research, design and more
• Play Matters: The Heart & Science of Play - Australia based
• Zero to Three
  • On the Move and en español
  • Tips on Playing with Babies & Toddlers and en español
  • A Year of Play

Free Fun

• The Moffles - free stories & resources
• The OT Toolbox - countless free printable activity sheets

Recommended Books & Articles

Play-related materials in ORPARC's library

• 10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play by Naeyc and en español
  
• 25 Ways to Get To Playful Parenting
• Autism, The Brain and Play Therapy by Play Therapy Melbourne
• The Benefits of Play in Cognitive Development by Dr. Sherri Parris, TBRI® at TCU
• Children Who Play Adventurously Have Better Mental Health by Science Daily
• Connecting With Your Child Through Play by Exchange Family Center
• Creative Play: Learning in a Brain Compatible Environment by Ranjana Bhatnagar - based on Bruce Perry
• The Healing Power of Play by Jessica Sinarski
• The Healing Powers of Play by Marcy Guddemi
• Finding Playfulness by Robyn Gobbel
• The Healing Power of Play: Helping Traumatized Kids Feel Safe & Happy Again by David Crenshaw
• The Importance of Play & Fun in Relational Trauma Recovery Work by Annie Wright
• Kid Confidential: Teaching Parents the Power of Play by Maria Del Duca
• The Language of Play by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker, author in ORPARC's library
• Learning How to Play Again Will Increase Your Happiness by Terri Kozlowski
• P.A.C.E. Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy by Fife Council
• The "P" in P.A.C.E.: Playfulness. by Dr. Chris Moore
• Play is Children's Work by the Center for Parenting Education
• Play, Its the Way Young Children Learn by Early Childhood Funders
• Playful Parenting Builds Better Brains for Success by Jessica Sinarski, Adoptalk
• Playing With Your Child by Aha Parenting
• Teaching Children to Play by Restore Network foster providers
• The Power of Play by Peaceful Parenting Institute
• The Power of Play for Addressing Trauma in the Early Years by Early Childhood Funders
• The Power of Play for Mind Brain Health by GAINS - featuring articles by Dr. Stephen Porges, Bonnie Badenoch, and more!
• The Power of Play for Trauma Survivors by Lemecia Lindsey
• The Serious Need for Play by Melinda Wenner, Scientific American Mind
• Toy Stories: Play Therapy for Kids with ADHD by Rebecca Brown Wright
• Scientists Say Child's Play Helps Build a Better Brain by NPR
• Special Playtime by the CDC and en español
• Understanding Why Play is So Important for Children by Dr. Marston, Psychology Today
• What is Playlistening? by Hand in Hand
• Why Play With a Child? by Dr. Narvaez, Psychology Today

Culturally specific

• Creating an Indigenous World of Play by Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health (video)
• Engaging Children in Around the World Play by Play Matters
• Indigenizing Outdoor Play by V.A. James & Chloe Dragon-Smith (Métis)
• The Role of Indigenous Games in Culture by Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc.
• Using Play to Teach Kids about Diversity & Race by The Toy Foundation
• Variations in play between cultures warn West against ‘one-size-fits-all’ recipes for child development by Jaipaul L. Roopnarine
• When Latino & African American fathers play sensitively with their toddlers, performance in math is likely to be higher at kindergarten by Child & Family

Videos & Podcasts

• Are hotdogs sandwiches? And other delights by Bright & Quirky (video)
• The Brain Architects: Building Resilience Through Play by the Harvard Center on the Developing Child (podcast)
• Defining Play in The Polyvagal Theory with Dr. Stephen Porges by Jackie Flynn, Play Therapist (video)
• The Importance of Play for Foster Children by John DeGarmo (video)
• Introducing the 10 Minute Tool of Special Time by Hand in Hand Parenting (video)
• P.A.C.E. Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy by Treehouse Therapeutic Training (video)
• Play is More Than Just Fun by Stuart Brown, TedTalk
• Playful Interaction preview by TBRI® at TCU (video) - available in ORPARC's library!
• Playfulness is The Therapy by Robyn Gobbel & Bonnie Badenoch (webinar)
• The Power of Play by Dr. Debbie Rhea, TBRI® at TCU (podcast)
• Power of Play by Zero to Three (video)
• The Practice of Play - Interview with Dr. Stuart Brown by University of Minnesota (video)
• Trauma & Play Therapy: Holding Hard Stories by Paris Goodman Brown, TedTalk
• Trauma Responsive Play with Georgie Wisen Vincent (video)
• Why Having Fun is the Secret to a Healthier Life by Catherine Price, TedTalk
• You're Never Too Old to Play with Dr. Stuart Brown by CNN (podcast)