When words are not enough: How play and creativity help children express emotions
It can be difficult for children to find the words they need to say how they really feel. At times, a simple question like "How was your day?" isn't enough, as the response often masks thoughts and feelings that they may struggle to articulate. The more you ask, the more they may withdraw, often responding with a "good" when you sense that something isn't quite right. That's where play can be helpful for children as an instinctive way to express and explore feelings. Play and creativity are a child's natural language, it is their way to communicate and a fundamental part of their child development.