Pretend Play and Your Child’s Development

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Research shows that dramatic play helps children emotionally as well. Not only does it reduce stress and allow them to have fun, but it plays a very important role in allowing them to express both positive and negative emotions and learn to self-regulate and control impulses. Taking on the role of someone else for a while helps children develop empathy, another needed skill for a successful life.

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Remember these rewards the next time your child asks you to brandish a pretend sword to slay a dragon or to fly in an imaginary airplane to have tea in France. Pretend play isn’t just another way for kids to fill their time but it’s a crucial element in their development which helps them learn and hone the skills they will use for a lifetime.

Rebecca Eanes is the bestselling author of multiple books including Positive Parenting: An Essential Guide, The Positive Parenting Workbook, and The Gift of a Happy Mother. She is the grateful mom of two boys.

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