How to Encourage Independent Play With Lizzie Assa

08/09/22 • 42 min

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Independent play isn’t just for our kids. It’s for us, too. Let’s be real: We all need a break from 24/7 caregiving to show up as the parents we want to be. But how do you actually help kids feel comfortable and confident playing alone—not to mention reduce your own guilt about not joining in? Lizzie Assa, the play expert behind the Workspace for Children, joins Dr. Becky on the podcast this week to discuss all things independent play. The two reframe what independent play means and explain why it looks different for every kid. Then, they model simple, actionable strategies to turn “quiet time” into a reality in your home (yes, really). You’ll end the episode with tons of creative ideas for building your child’s independence and a deeper understanding of your own relationship to imagination, too. For more, visit The Workspace for Children and use the discount code PLAY for 20% off of the Quiet Time and Independent Play Course here: https://www.workspaceforchildren.com Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2A Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter Order Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books. For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast

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The Inside Scoop on Dr. Becky’s Book

Today’s episode brings you a totally new set-up: Dr. Becky in the guest seat. In anticipation of something *very special* coming to your shelves this September, Dr. Becky’s book editor Julie Will steps into the role of host to share the full story behind “Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be.” As Julie asks what inspired the book, how it differs from other parenting resources, and where the “Good Inside” philosophy began, Dr. Becky’s passion for thinking about parents, kids, and family systems will light you up, too. You’ll learn the full story behind her journey from practicing “behavior-first” parent coaching to creating the Good Inside framework—including her “aha” moment in the middle of a session—and why she believes there’s no one “right” way to parent. Yes, this is an episode about Dr. Becky’s book... and it’s also so much more. It’s the story of a paradigm shift in how we understand ourselves and our kids. It’s the story of a growing movement. Available on September 13. Pre-order your copy of “Good Inside” today at [https://www.goodinside.com/book/](https://www.goodinside.com/book/) and claim your exclusive gifts: an early release chapter and six sections of Dr. Becky’s foundational workshop, Managing Meltdowns. Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2A Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter