The Power of Play
Simple ways to use play to support your child's growth, learning, and connection, starting with the moments already in your day.
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A FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS
Join thousands of parents using everyday play to raise healthy, connected kids.
Play is how your child learns to thrive.
You might be wondering:
This guide can help you!
The content provided is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek guidance of the licensed medical professional for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment specific to your health or circumstances.
Why this guide?
Stage-specific
Play ideas organized by age and developmental stage, from newborn through toddlerhood, so you know exactly what will help your child grow.
The Power of Play will help you because it is:
You could spend hours piecing together blog posts and YouTube videos. The problem is that generic advice rarely tells you what your child actually needs at this exact stage of development.
Grounded in Evidence
Built on the same clinical, research-backed principles that guide Changent's Child First program, an early childhood mental health model used in homes across the country.
Written for Real Life
No Pinterest perfection. No expensive toys. Just ideas using what you already have at home.
All in One Place
A trusted resource you can come back to again as your child grows.
Small moments with big impact
Play is one of the primary ways children learn, grow, connect, and understand the world around them. Research from neuroscience, psychology, and child development all points to the same conclusion: play is fundamental to how children develop and thrive. It doesn't have to be complicated, expensive, or perfectly planned.
The Power of Play walks you through simple, practical ways to use play to support your child's development, from newborn through toddlerhood, using what you already have.
This guide was written for you if...
✓ You're a new parent wondering what to do with your newborn or infant each day.
✓ You have a toddler and want simple, screen-free activities that support their growth.
✓ You want to support your child's mental and emotional health from the earliest days.
✓ You're looking for toy-free, low-cost ideas that use what you already have around the house.
✓ You want to feel more confident and connected in how you play with your child.
This is a practical, easy-to-use guide packed with everyday ideas you can start using today.
What You'll Find Inside
Changent exists to strengthen families through compassionate, evidence-based support. Our program Child First is a nationally recognized early childhood mental health model that partners with families of young children to nurture the parent-child relationship, the single most powerful protective factor in a child's lifelong development.
The Power of Play distills that same wisdom into a guide every parent can use. We created it because every parent deserves to feel equipped, confident, and connected, without the pressure of doing it "right."
Backed by a mission to strengthen families
Help your child grow through what you already have
The best play for your child is the kind that meets them where they are developmentally.
This guide will help you recognize those moments, choose activities that match your child's stage, and feel confident that the time you spend together is shaping who they are becoming.
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