Ep 253: The Way of Play with Georgie Wisen-Vincent

Raising Boys & Girls

That Sounds Fun Network

Parenting, Kids & Family, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 6 March 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Have you ever heard of play therapy? It’s based on the idea that play is the language of kids. Well, our friends Georgie Wisen-Vincent and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson have written the book that decodes that language for us all, The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids! We had the privilege of interviewing Georgie about the new book and can’t wait for you all to listen. She gives such great tips for us on how to not only understand, but connect with, help kids regulate and more through the magic of play. You’re going to love this episode! And you’re going to want to share it with all the parents of littles you know! Here are some other helpful episodes on this topic you may enjoy! Ep 12: Understanding the Why Behind Your Child's Behavior with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Ep 21: How to Be a More Playful Parent and Enjoy Your Kids Ep 140: Self-Regulation in Littles (and a Fun Conversation with Sissy's Sister and Her Husband) . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:59.2	Hey friends, welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls podcast.
1:00.5	I'm Sissy Gough.
1:01.7	And I'm David Thomas.
1:03.3	And I'm Melissa Trevathan.
1:06.6	And we're so glad you've joined us for this conversation.
1:07.9	Let's dive in.
1:19.5	Georgie Wazin-Vinson is a nationally recognized play therapy expert and co-author with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, our friend, of the new book The Way of Play.
1:23.8	Georgie is the founder-director of the Play Strong Institute, a center devoted to the study, research, and practice of play therapy through a neurodevelopment lens, along with Dr. Bryson, the founder executive director of the Center for Connection, a multidisciplinary clinical practice in Southern California.
1:41.6	Georgie is also a child, adolescent, and family psychotherapist and maintains a private
1:47.2	practice at the Center for Connection.
1:50.0	Georgie, we have heard the most wonderful things about you consistently from your co-author
1:56.9	and our friend, Dr. Tina Payne-Bryson, and just thrilled to finally have the opportunity to
2:02.2	spend time with you. We are elated to get to talk about this new book. But first, will you just
2:08.2	start out by telling us a little of how you found your way to the work you're doing?
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