PLAYGROUND
For Parents of Toddlers (1–3) Who Want to
Support Natural Growth Without Fear or Hovering
Created by Coach Ashraf –
Gymnastics & Parkour Coach.
Father of 3.
Founder of Empower Childhood.
## This Is For You If…
✔ You have a toddler aged 1–3
✔ You want your child to grow confident, not cautious
✔ You’re tired of anxiety dictating your reactions
✔ You want clarity on when to say “no,” when to step back, and when to step in
✔ You want a more joyful, trusting connection with your child
The Truth About Toddlers
Your Toddler Is Wired to Explore.
But Will You Let Them?
They climb. They wobble. They fall. They try again.
That’s how toddlers learn — through movement, risk, and discovery.
But too often, our reactions interrupt that process:
We panic. We overstep. We say “be careful” before they’ve even tried.
Not because we’re bad…But because we were never taught how to support natural exploration — without controlling it.
A New Kind of Parent-Child Experience
This is not a parenting course. It’s a movement-based, nervous system aware, natural aligned coaching experience — designed specifically for parents of toddlers.
You’ll learn how to:
Guide your child like a coach — with presence not panic.
Spot movement safely — without hovering or interfering
Encourage natural risk & resilience
Repattern your inherited fears and reactions
Create learning environments that aligns with nature
Speak the language of movement, muscle, and emotions
Built by a Coach - Refined by a Father.
Coach Ashraf has spent over 15 years coaching gymnastics and parkour. But it was becoming a father of three that revealed the real gap:
"Most toddlers aren't held back by their ability. They're held back by how we react when they try."
So he created PLAYGROUND — a program that gives parents tools, confidence, and movement-based awareness to guide toddlers in ways that build confidence instead of anxiety.
Lifelong Benefits You’ll Walk Away With
* ✔ **Confidently support your child** — know how to place, guide, and physically support your toddler at the playground or in nature play
* ✔ **Facilitate learning anywhere** — not just at the playground, but at home, while out and about, or even during everyday routines
* ✔ **Understand that learning happens everywhere** — and be equipped to recognize and encourage it in real time
* ✔ **See your child’s cues clearly** — you’ll know when they need guidance, when they need space, and when to step in or step back
* ✔ **Build deeper connection** — understand your toddler’s natural instincts and support them in a way that aligns with how they’re wired
* ✔ **Reduce parental anxiety** — feel at peace knowing what’s normal, what’s safe, and how to handle risk with confidence
* ✔ **Protect your own emotional health** — by gaining clarity on how to respond instead of reacting, and trusting yourself in the moment
* ✔ **Feel clear and calm when saying “no”** — because you’ll know exactly whether you’re guiding, correcting, or simply controlling
* ✔ **Gain a toolkit that grows with you** — so you’re not just reacting to falls, but actively creating an environment of trust and discovery
The PLAYGROUND - Framekwork
PLAY
- What children are wired to do
GROUND
What wer’re meant to provide
PLAY — What Your Child Is Wired to Do
P — Progress Through Play
Children grow through repetition, joy, and freedom — not rigid rules.
L — Let Them Lead Through Play
Your toddler is a born explorer. Learn when to follow.
A — Attempt, Fall, Repeat
Falling is not failure — it's the foundation of physical and emotional strength.
Y — Yes to Natural Risk
Climbing, jumping, flipping — this is how they learn their body and boundaries,
GROUND — What We're Meant to ProvideWhat Your Child Is Wired to Do
G — Grounded Spotting
Support like a coach: ready, calm, and non-intrusive.
R — Regulate Your Reactions
Your nervous system teaches theirs. Your calm = their safety.
O — Observe Without Overstepping
Step back when it's time. Step in when it matters.
U — Understand Their Cues
Muscles speak. Learn to read readiness, hesitation, and overwhelm.
N — Name the Moment Gently
Assign empowering meaning to every fall, climb, or success.
D — Drop the Social Pressure
Trust your child more than the playground aunties.
What You'll Practice
How to spot your child safely through climbs, falls, and rolls Parent-child movement play (acrobatics, balancing, flipping)
How to respond calmly when your child falls
What to say when others criticize your approachHow to support barefoot play, hill climbing, and natural risk
Techniques to rewire your own inherited reactions
How to create learning spaces at the playground or in nature
11 foundational movement + coaching skills you'll learn with your child
Frequently Asked Questions (and Hidden Fears We All Have)
**Isn’t falling dangerous at this age?**
Mild, controlled falls are not only safe — they’re essential. Toddlers are naturally built to tumble, roll, and recover. What’s dangerous is preventing them from learning how to fall safely. PLAYGROUND teaches you *how* to spot and support them so they build balance, coordination, and resilience.
**I get anxious easily — what if I can’t stay calm?**
That’s exactly why this program exists. You’ll learn simple, body-based tools to regulate your nervous system in real time. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about learning to stay present so your child can mirror your calm instead of your fear.
**I’m not a coach or athlete — can I really do this?**
Yes. PLAYGROUND is designed for everyday parents, not gymnasts. You’ll be taught in plain language, with clear steps and guided practice. If you can carry your child and play on the floor, you can do this.
**What will people think if I don’t stop my child from climbing or falling?**
Let them think. Your job isn’t to manage strangers’ opinions — it’s to build your child’s confidence. We’ll even show you how to handle social pressure with calm, kind, and confident responses.
**Can’t I just wait until they’re older?**
You *can* — but the early years are the foundation for everything. The way toddlers are supported (or interrupted) during exploration shapes how they respond to challenge, risk, and learning for life.
**Is this like a parenting course?**
Nope. It’s not about rules or routines. It’s a movement-based experience that helps you *coach your child through their natural development* — with tools that are playful, clear, and emotionally grounded.
## Final Word from Coach Ashraf:
> “We don’t need to control more.
> We need to reconnect — to movement, to nature, and to our kids.”
**PLAYGROUND** is where that reconnection begins — for your child, and for you.
👉 **[Start Now — Before They Stop Exploring.]**
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Meet the Team
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Monet Goode
FOUNDER
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
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Emmett Marsh
SALES MANAGER
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Karl Holland
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
