Developmental Play for Parents & Caregivers

A supportive workshop series for parents and caregivers to nurture your child’s growth through play

“Because every moment of play shapes tomorrow.”

Program Details

  • Duration: 4 weeks (1 session per week)
  • Format: 90-minute small group sessions
  • Who is it for? Parents and caregivers of young children (aged 0-3 years)
  • Location: Family First Medical Center
  • Facilitators: Dr Afiya Ali ( clinical psychologist), Dr Vandana (developmental pediatrician)

Why Join?

Play is more than fun — it’s how children learn, connect, and grow. This short programme helps parents understand their child’s needs and use play as a tool for development at home.

Group Objectives

  • Increase awareness of how play supports social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Strengthen parent–child relationships through practical play strategies.
  • Build confidence in using play to handle everyday challenges.
  • Provide parents with tools to support resilience, confidence, and connection at home.

Weekly Topics & Take-Aways

Week 1: Introduction to Developmental Play

  • Understand the role of play in child development
  • Take-away: A guide to your child’s developmental play milestones

Week 2: Emotional Growth through Play

  • Learn how play helps children express and regulate emotions
  • Take-away: Emotion-focused play activities to try at home

Week 3: Building Connection & Social Skills

  • Use play to encourage sharing, problem-solving, and cooperation
  • Take-away: Play ideas that strengthen attachment and social skills

Week 4: Everyday Play Strategies

  • Integrate play into daily routines and handle common challenges
  • Take-away: A personalised “play plan” for your family
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