Power of Make-Believe

Pretend play does more developmental work than most parents realise, and Shouger Merchant Doshi turns that into a practical programme. The book explains how imaginative games build language, empathy, problem-solving and confidence, then supplies more than sixty do-it-yourself activities using things already in the house. It also pushes back against the pressure to parent perfectly, arguing that unhurried play together achieves more than a crowded schedule of enrichment classes. Details that matter: • More than sixty pretend-play activities using household objects • Conversation starters for use during and after play • Guidance on language, empathy and problem-solving development • A direct challenge to perfect-parenting expectations Written for parents of toddlers and young children, along with caregivers and early-years teachers; readers with specific developmental concerns should consult a qualified professional. Stocked by Boipoka.