invest in play® is an international not-for-profit with a simple mission: to help children and their caregivers thrive. We train practitioners around the world in evidence-based strategies that strengthen relationships, boost children’s wellbeing and improve outcomes for families.

Drawing on over 50 years of research, we support parents, teachers and professionals with approaches that are practical, compassionate and proven to work. Our programmes are designed to be cost-effective, easy to implement and simple to scale — making them a strong fit for services seeking sustainable, system-ready solutions.

Because every community is different, our programmes are co-created locally to ensure cultural sensitivity and real-world relevance, and we offer materials in multiple languages.

Our team of international psychologists brings more than 25 years of experience working directly with children and families — and that experience is at the heart of everything we do.

At the core of our parent offer is the iiP Six Bricks for Kids model: six research-proven steps that help build a strong foundation for children’s development. Through the programme, parents learn how to:
• Use child-led play to nurture strong relationships and confidence
• Support their child’s learning, emotional literacy and social skills
• Set caring, predictable limits that help children feel safe and regulated
• Manage strong emotions — both their own and their child’s

Our goal? To make playful, evidence-informed support accessible to every family who needs it.

If you’d like to hear more or explore partnership opportunities, we’d love to talk.

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