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Where people upgrade the most important operating system we have - our brains. Village of Play helps kids, teens, and adults build the Executive Function skills that make everyday life easier. Our coaching, programs, and practical tools strengthen focus, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and resilience so people can handle challenges with more confidence and less chaos. Whether someone needs support at home, school, or work, we help them understand their brain better and use it in ways they want rather than ways they react to. The world has changed, and our brains are trying to keep up Life is moving faster than any generation before us. AI is reshaping jobs, learning, and communication. Attention spans are shrinking. Stress and burnout are rising. Families, educators, and organizations are being asked to do more with fewer supports. Kids are not broken. Adults are not failing. The systems around us simply have not evolved fast enough to match the demands of the world we are living in. This is why Executive Function skills matter. They are the human skills that cannot be automated and will define how we learn, work, connect, and adapt. Skills like: • emotional regulation • adaptability • critical thinking • planning and follow-through • flexible problem-solving • collaboration with both people and technology These skills shape success in school, at home, and at work. They influence mental health, relationships, learning, and long-term confidence. They are the foundation for thriving in a future where both humans and AI lead side by side. How Village of Play supports growth across ages: We use an approach that blends coaching, play, movement, and research-backed strategies. Learning becomes active, hands-on, and meaningful, not another lecture people forget by lunch. Our programs include: Brain Bloomers (ages 6 to 14): A play-based group program that helps children strengthen emotional regulation, flexible thinking, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving through games, stories, and guided practice. Programs for Teens (ages 13 and up): Skill building that focuses on motivation, identity, emotional resilience, goal setting, and navigating stress in a world full of distractions. Coaching for Adults and Parents: Practical tools and support that make daily routines smoother, communication easier, and long-term change feel possible. School and Organization Partnerships: Workshops and trainings that help classrooms and workplaces build cultures of focus, adaptability, communication, and emotional intelligence. We connect soft skills to their Executive Function roots so people can apply them immediately. Our philosophy is simple. When people learn how their brain works, they understand themselves better. When they understand themselves, they grow. And when they grow, families and communities become stronger. Village of Play helps create that shift one child, one adult, and one community at a time.

Empowering Every Brain: Practical Skill Coaching For Real Life Through Play

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ELORA, LOCAL PARENT

My child looks forward to every session, and I’m so grateful for the confidence and growth she’s gained through this amazing program. 

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BIANCA, LOCAL TEACHER

Thank you for hosting this – the students loved it and wanted more!

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LEADERSHIP TEAM,
BGC COCHRANE

I want to express my gratitude for the incredible team culture presented during the workshop. It was not only inclusive and supportive but also powerful in the way it brought everyone together. As adults, we often overlook the importance of such environments, and this workshop served as an eye-opener. It encouraged deep reflection on how we can foster more collaboration and understanding in both professional and personal spaces. Thank you for creating a space where we could grow and reflect together.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING!

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