Parent-child play: Conversation guide

This resource provides practical information on the use of play to strengthen child-parent relationships and promote children’s mental health. It has been developed for practitioners working with families who have children aged 0–12 years, including women and men who face adversities that may impact upon their children.

This resource has two components: a conversation guide that practitioners can work through with families, and practitioner notes that provide support for introducing parent-child play and using the conversation guide.

While social distancing rules are in place, children are unable to play with their friends in the way that they are used to. This makes play time at home especially important. The following five tips can help you use play to support your child’s mental health during COVID-19.