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MY KIWI PLAY BOX : DEVELOPING THROUGH PLAY

BONDING THROUGH

PLAY

MOTHER ’ S DAY SPECIAL

Mother and Child There is a special bond between a mother and her child , from that first touch , the calming effect , a moment in time when we feel truly connected to our little one . Those quiet , comforting moments , cement the bond .
Bonding occurs on different levels , the all-important skin to skin and eye contact . Then we all know how a smell can trigger a memory or emotion , simply making you feel safe and comforted .
Play and Bonding Play and bonding go hand in hand . By playing with your child you are creating memories and further developing that all important bond . Bonding through play engages all the senses and leads to interactions with the world . There is no better time for your little one to try something new or work on something tricky when you are right alongside them , giving gentle words of kind encouragement .

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