I’m honored to share that my chapter, “The Gift of Play: Raising Healthy, Resilient Children,” will appear as Chapter 3 in the upcoming anthology Brave Families: The Ultimate Guide to Long-Lasting, Loving Relationships, set to release in July 2026.
In this chapter, I explore something deeply important to me: the healing, connecting, and resilience-building power of play. Through personal stories and reflections, I share how moments of laughter, imagination, movement, and simple presence can help children feel safe, valued, and emotionally strong — even in imperfect circumstances.
Play is far more than entertainment. It is one of the earliest languages of connection, trust, and belonging.
I’m grateful to be part of this meaningful collaboration and excited to share more as launch day approaches.
Until then, may we continue to protect the gift of play — because within play lives connection, healing, courage, and hope.
Susan
For the Sake of Children 