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When rescue play reveals a child's emotional role in the family

My daughter only wants to play games where she rescues animals and babies and I wonder if she is trying to rescue something in herself or our family.

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The child's repeated themes in play may reflect her internalized responsibility for others' wellbeing beyond her developmental capacity.

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