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Kia ora, Hello! I’m Ruth Vercoe, a teacher-turned-mum, here on a mission to demystify Child’s Play through understanding play schemas.
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, 'Why is my child doing that?'—whether it’s throwing their soft toys, hiding stones around the house, or lining up their crayons —then you’re in the right place, and certainly not alone.
Here, we’ll explore the magic of play through the lens of play schemas—those hidden repeated patterns in your child’s behaviour that hold the key to unlocking more meaningful play and connection.
Join me each week as we dive into playful insights that will help you bring more joy, connection and understanding into your parenting journey.
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065 Play Schema Series - Rotation 101
The reason spinning is actually good for your child (Rotation Play Schema)Is your toddler constantly spinning, twisting taps, rolling wheels, or obsessing over anything that turns? It’s not chaos,…
064 Play Schema Series - Positioning 101
Positioning Play Schema… Why Toddlers Line Things UpHave you ever noticed your child lining up toys, stacking blocks just so, or arranging snacks before eating them? That’s the Positioning Play…
063 Play Schema Series - Transportation 101
Transportation Play Schema Explained... Why Toddlers Carry Everything EverywhereHave you ever wondered why your toddler insists on carrying toys from room to room, filling backpacks with random…
062 Play Schema Series - Age Specific Trajectory Behaviour
Trajectory Play Schema by Age: What Movement Play Looks Like from Birth to 5+Ever wondered why your baby keeps dropping things, your toddler throws everything in sight, or your preschooler builds…
061 Play Schema Series - Transformation 101
Why is my toddler so messy? If your child loves mixing, squishing, pouring, smearing, and turning everyday materials into something new, you’re likely seeing the Transformation Play Schema in…
060 Play Schema Series - Disconnection 101
What is the Disconnection Play Schema? A 101 OverviewHave you ever watched your toddler peel every sticker off a book, pull tissues out one by one, or dismantle a block tower you just built… and…
059 Play Schema Series - Connection 101
What is the connection play schema… and why does your child seem driven to tie, tape, build, and join everything together?In this episode, we’re starting with a foundational question: what exactly is…
058 Tired of “New Year, New Me”? Try a Family Preset Instead
Join the free 2026 Family Preset: https://playschemas.com/presetFeeling tired already, and the year’s only just begun?If “new year, new me” feels more exhausting than motivating, this episode offers…
057 How Play Can Transform Your Parenting in 2026
Join the 2026 Family Preset waitlist! Preset week is 12th-16th January 2026.The new year can feel full of pressure, new routines, new goals, and the quiet expectation that everything should suddenly…
056 From Baubles to Tantrums: How Play Schemas Can Transform Your Christmas Day with Toddlers
Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here!If you'd love a ready-to-go cheat sheet with all the schema explanations and ideas from today’s episode, you can…
055 Less Stuff, More Play: Creating a Connected Christmas
Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here!If your living room has ever looked like a toy shop exploded on Christmas morning, you’re not alone. The…
054 The Secret Language of Play: How to Read What Your Child Is Telling You
Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here!Have you ever watched your toddler throw toys, empty your handbag for the tenth time, or spin in circles until…
053 Water Play + Play Schemas: 10 Ways Kids Learn Through Splashing, Pouring & Play
Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here!Why is your toddler obsessed with pouring, tipping, splashing, and carrying cups of water around the house?In…
052 A Playful Christmas: Understanding Your Child’s Play for Calm, Joyful Holidays
Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here!Is your toddler more interested in the box than the toy this Christmas? You’re not alone, and there’s a reason…
051 Nourishing Nutrition for Mums: Preconception to Postpartum with Hannah Eriksen
Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here!How can mums nourish themselves through conception, pregnancy, and beyond? NZ dietitian Hannah Ericksen from oh…
050 Create a Connected, Calm, and Joy-Filled Christmas with Your Child
Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here!What Your Child Really Wants for Christmas (It’s Not What’s Under the Tree)This week on Demystifying Child’s…
049 Connect Before You Correct: Parenting Neurodiverse Kids with Compassion
Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here!Ever wondered how to truly connect with your neurodiverse child, especially when life feels like one long…
048 Dinovember, Dinosaurs & Play Schemas: Turning Toddler Chaos into Connection
Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here!Discover the Magic of Dino-vember, and the Hidden Learning in Your Child’s Play!What if your child’s love of…
047 Why Knowing Your “Normal” Could Save Your Life
Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here!What if prioritising your own health could be the most important thing you ever do for your children? In this…
046 How Play Builds Language: The Secret Link Every Parent Should Know
Join us for the 2026 Family Preset from the 12-16th January. Jump on the waitlist here!Did you know your toddler’s everyday play is secretly building the foundations for language and communication?If…
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