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Playing Power
Built for Laughs. Made for Connection.
Playing Power is a card game that invites play and connection as an amazing way for kids to regulate and relax, at bedtimes, mealtimes, to process anger, to open up and so much more...
Thumb war or keepy-uppy?
Crocodile or parachute?
Which game gets the most laughs?
Which is the hardest?
Play the card game to find out, or try them yourself with your adult!'This will change the world' - Lorna
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I can feel myself enjoying play, and my kids' - Mary
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'This will change the world' - Lorna ___ I can feel myself enjoying play, and my kids' - Mary ___
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In 2024 my eldest, Elsie was 7 and my youngest Willow, was 1. My husband started to work away and I was struggling to be the parent I wanted to be. It seemed so hard. After a wake up call, I decided I would find a way to enjoy parenting to the max. I went on to study Aware Parenting and a big part of that was the power of playing with your child to reconnect and how that gave them what they needed. After the course, play became an integrated part of our ‘communication’ and gradually our lives changed. My kids seemed happier, they started opening up to me more and anger dispersed more easily.
A year later, Elsie and I created the first version of this game and it became a wonderful tool for her to (silently) ask me for ‘connection’. It helped me hugely to learn what games could help at what time, even if I was exhausted. I still use these games today and I thank my lucky stars I have them for my youngest growing up and growing through all that childhood brings.
A Personal Life-changer
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June
Delivery
Pre-Order for delivery in June.
Built for Laughs. Made for Connection.
Playing Power is a card game that invites play and connection as an amazing way for kids to regulate and relax, at bedtimes, mealtimes, to process anger, to open up and so much more...
Anyone can play the card game of ‘who has the highest rating card’ of laughter, energy, imagination & more. This inspires play and plants the seed for what to play.
OR
This is where the magic happens, instantly and over time, when these games are played with their favourite adult. They become a go to for kids and adults to regulate and reconnect.
PLAYING POWER
‘A family game-changer’
A collection of 32 cards filled with games that equalise the power between adult and child…
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Pre-order your pack
Pre-Order for delivery in June.
Built for Laughs. Made for Connection.
Playing Power is a card game that invites play and connection as an amazing way for kids to regulate and relax, at bedtimes, mealtimes, to process anger, to open up and so much more...
Anyone can play the card game of ‘who has the highest rating card’ of laughter, energy, imagination & more. This inspires play and plants the seed for what to play.
OR
This is where the magic happens, instantly and over time, when these games are played with their favourite adult. They become a go to for kids and adults to regulate and reconnect.
Why?
It creates deep connection (relationship) between kid and adult by sharing joy, silliness and touch.
Encourages cooperation and team work
Empowers kids to believe they have autonomy, power and creativity.
Helps empathy as you learn about each others energy levels
A tool for fun reading and numeracy.
Improves kid’s friendships and sociability using games to connect with others.
Practises boundary setting, knowing to respect your own and others bodies and feelings.
The GO-TO Games
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WITH BEDTIMES
Getting your little one to the bedroom, into the bed and staying there can be tricky. These games make bedtimes alluring with connection and calming play.
Used well with massage, audiobooks, cuddles and listening time.
CROCODILE
BEDTIME PUSHES
ALL MINE
PARACHUTE
DRAW ON MY BACK
FLAT RATWOULD YOU RATHER?
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WITH ENJOYING SCHOOL
Getting kids to go into school, enjoy it, feel safe there and absorb learning is the dream. These games help with separation anxiety, confidence and processing emotions they’ve held in all day.
MY CHOICE
AEROPLANE
PILLOW FIGHT
TINY WORLD
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WITH SIBLING JEALOUSY
In the under current of this jealousy are feelings of being left out all the way to not loved. These games restore connection and help soothe and process those fears.
ALL MINE
FLAT RAT
MIRROR ME
HIDE AND SEEK
TWIRLY
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WITH PROCESSING ANGER
Anger is a wonderful protective mechanism for hurt or fear. To create an acceptance of anger play these games to open up talking space through reconnection.
DON’T WAKE THE MONSTER
DRAW ON MY BACK
KEEPY-UPPY
AEROPLANE
CAT AND MOUSE
PLEASE NOTE! If they say no, fall back to pure presence and acceptance that they feel that way. Please get in touch if you’d like more on this.
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OVER DINNERS
Whether you are at a restaurant and would like thme to stay at the table, or at home and you want to strike up conversation, My daughter loves people watching and gets very distracted. We’ve had literally laughing out loud times with these games.
WOULD YOU RATHER?
SEE THE SHAPESNAP
AS RATING CARDS!
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WITH OPENING UP
Any of these games create a connection that over time enables a safe space for your child to share their feelings and thoughts.
To start a conversation and set that space, these games work well…
WOULD YOU RATHERSMALL WORLD
FLAT RAT
LICKY FACE
ALL MINE
Reviews
“Great to connect with my children and entertain them without screens. Just to have fun with them!” - Olivia
‘This will change the world!” - Lorna
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About the creator - Lizzie Clark
Lizzie is a published illustrator, Artist and IFS Coach. She lives in Kent with her two daughters who are 9 & 3.
After deciding to enjoying parenting to the MAX, Lizzie studied in attachment play. She says ‘If a hug or a listening ear doesn’t work, offer to play’ and ‘connection feels better than teaching a lesson’
You can see her other work here.