{"title":"Kim Van Dusen","description":"\u003cp\u003eKim Van Dusen offers insightful guidance for parents seeking to nurture strong, joyful family bonds. Her books gently encourage playful learning and meaningful interaction, blending practical advice with warmth and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can explore approaches that foster emotional connection and thoughtful parenting, making her works a valuable resource for those looking to enrich their family life with empathy and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"parenting-through-play-by-kim-van-dusen-9781682689738","title":"Parenting through Play","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nearly 25 years, Dr Kim Van Dusen–a licensed family therapist, registered play therapist, creator of The Parentologist blog and mother of two–has provided parents with practical, effective ways to transform their parent-child communication by learning to speak in a way children can understand: the universal language of play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this pioneering guide, Dr Kim shares her solution-focused strategies designed to meet children where they are and elicit positive behaviours. Covering everything from cooperation to healthy boundaries, Dr Kim offers straightforward how-to prompts, step-by-step instructions and creative ideas for engaging games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuggestions include making chores fun by hopping on one foot while taking out the rubbish or pretending the floor is lava to get your little one out of the door quickly. With the perfect balance of expert-level parenting advice and personal experiences, \u003cem\u003eParenting Through Play\u003c\/em\u003e is a much-needed toolkit of evidence-based resources, and fun, proactive solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Paperback Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038389645548,"sku":"9781682689738","price":58.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781682689738-parenting-through-play.jpg?v=1785392544"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kim-van-dusen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}