Play Together - by Laura Haver (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Get Ready to Rediscover Play with Play Together!

Say goodbye to screens and hello to family fun with over 60 exciting, screen-free activities and games that bring everyone closer together. Play Together is your ultimate guide to creating joyful moments and lasting memories with your loved ones.

Packed with over 60 games, Play Together is more than just a collection of fun activities. It's based on research in happiness, play, communication, and emotional intelligence, ensuring that every game not only entertains but also teaches valuable life skills.

Watch your family grow in:

- Connection
- Creativity
- Mindfulness
- Kindness
- Movement and more!

And the best part? These games are super simple! Most can be played in just five minutes with materials you already have at home. Each activity is categorized by type and comes with easy-to-follow instructions, tips, anecdotes, and conversation prompts to keep the fun going.

Some of the exciting games you'll find include:

- Marble Mania Madness
- 3-2-1...Freeze!
- The What If? Imagination Game
- Cardboard Creations
- Snap-A-Letter Scavenger Hunt
- Make Your Own Puzzle
- DJ Art
- Floor Pong and more!

Ever wish life (and parenting) was more fun? Stop wondering what to do with your kids and start playing together! You'll be amazed at the joy and wonder these games bring to your family's life. Perfect for kids 12 and under, but fun for all ages!

Review Quotes

"Playing has never been more fun! Play Together is a gift for families looking to add more joy and connection to their lives."
--Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author, world-renowned transformational teacher and expert on happiness, success and unconditional love

"Play Together is an inspired collection of games, harnessing the power of play to help families have more fun while also building important life skills."
--Matt Weinstein, founder of Playfair, Inc., bestselling author and Hall of Fame speaker, dubbed "The Master of Playfulness" by PEOPLE Magazine

"Play Together is a handy resource for quick and easy ideas that will have you laughing, talking, and playing with your kids in minutes--you just have to pick a page and get started!"
--Kim Andrews, author of Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids

"Play Together is a must for any parent looking for more meaningful and joyful connections with the children in their lives. It's also a 'permission to play' for all us adults missing our own childhood days!"
--Kasey Mathews, transformational life coach and author of Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life and Motherhood

"Play Together is a must-have book for any adult wanting to nourish one of the greatest gifts of childhood--play. Throughout this book, Laura Haver's playful spirit and nature shines, giving readers inspiration and direction on how to cultivate more play for themselves, their children and their families."
--Cheryl Peterson, Ph.D., instructor and author of IDEAS and Because of 4

"Laura Haver's Play Together is an exciting and inspiring book that is a fantastic tool, guiding adults to think outside the box about how we engage in quality fun with our kids. Laura thoughtfully weaves mindfulness, creativity, kindness, connection and movement into all the games she suggests and those are incredible values for us all to practice! It's a must-read for anyone who wants to cultivate connection and growth in their relationship with their children!"
--Erica Spiegelman, counselor and author of Rewired and The Rewired Life

"I love that Play Together focuses on simple activities with materials you likely already have at home, and that the activities don't require a ton of adult preparation. The questions to provoke conversations after each activity are a great way to help parents connect with their kids and get kids to use their imagination and critical thinking skills."
--Alanna Gallo, founder of Play. Learn. Thrive.

About the Author

Laura Haver is a play, happiness and communication expert, author, speaker and life design coach. Laura has helped hundreds of people and families to experience more play, growth and inspiration in their lives. Laura is the founder of Author Moms (a community that connects, supports and inspires fellow writing moms) and Alchemy of Fun (a community for busy women who want to bring more fun, fulfillment and magic into their lives). She has been featured on the Today Show, CBS, Fox and more. Laura holds a master's degree in International Communication from Macquarie University in Sydney. She has over 25 years coaching experience in leadership, life design and tennis (for both children and adults). Laura lives in San Diego with her husband and two sons.