Rediscover play with over 60 screen-free family activities and games that promote bonding, connection, and growth.
Featuring over 60 games, Play Together is your go-to guide for family fun. Based on happiness, play, communication, and emotional intelligence research, the games and activities are more than just enjoyable. They also teach important life skills and catapult your family’s development in the following:
Connection
Creativity
Mindfulness
Kindness
Movement and more
Plus, they’re simple. You can play most games in five minutes using materials you already have on hand. Activities are categorized by type (see above) and include detailed instructions as well as tips, anecdotes and conversation prompts for families. Some of the games included are:
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 instead begin to play together. You’ll be amazed at the wonder these games open up in you and your family’s lives. Optimized for kids 12 and under and fun for people of all ages!
“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.
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.
Rediscover play with over 60 screen-free family activities and games that promote bonding, connection, and growth.
Featuring over 60 games, Play Together is your go-to guide for family fun. Based on happiness, play, communication, and emotional intelligence research, the games and activities are more than just enjoyable. They also teach important life skills and catapult your family’s development in the following:
Connection
Creativity
Mindfulness
Kindness
Movement and more
Plus, they’re simple. You can play most games in five minutes using materials you already have on hand. Activities are categorized by type (see above) and include detailed instructions as well as tips, anecdotes and conversation prompts for families. Some of the games included are:
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 instead begin to play together. You’ll be amazed at the wonder these games open up in you and your family’s lives. Optimized for kids 12 and under and fun for people of all ages!
Praise
“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.
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.
