Author - Inspiring, Innovative and Captivating

Silken is the best-selling author of Child’s Play, a book about rediscovering the joy of play in our families. She has also written articles for the Globe and Mail, Today’s Parent, Parents Canada, Chatelaine, Canadian Health and Lifestyle magazines.

Child's Play

Rediscovering the Joy of Play
in Our Families and Our Communities

By Silken Laumann
Random House
Published April 2006

From one of Canada's most inspiring and gifted sports heroes, an urgently needed book for parents, educators and caregivers wishing to raise more active and healthy kids.  Child's Play is a call for action, an inspirational guide to reconnecting with our kids, and an introduction to inspiring examples for building safe, supportive communities and healthy schools. Above all, it's a book of simple ideas for parents looking for change.

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Child’s Play is available wherever books are sold April 2006

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