Now, the release of Toy Story 4 on June 21 underlines again the key importance of play throughout childhood. She points to the words of Garry Landreth, an international leader in child-centred play therapy: ‘play is the child’s language and the toys are their words’. For children, play is a stage for real life, says O’Connor. “Parents who join their child in play have a unique opportunity to step into and experience the child in their world. Picture: Moya NolanParents are a baby’s best toy, says Play Therapy Ireland CEO Bernie Kelleher.

Source: Irish Examiner June 14, 2019 20:03 UTC