Support working parents. Strengthen family connection. See impact at work.
A structured, science-backed wellbeing programme that helps families reconnect through guided play. Delivered through the workplace, designed for real life.
Support working parents. Strengthen family connection. See impact at work.
A structured, science-backed wellbeing programme that helps families reconnect through guided play. Delivered through the workplace, designed for real life.
What is Treasure Time?
Treasure Time is a therapist-designed, tiered wellbeing platform that supports working parents to build stronger bonds with their children through a blend of guided play, emotional development tools, expert-led learning, and ongoing community support.
Delivered via employers, the programme is:
Easy to roll out
Grounded in research
Proven to reduce parenting stress and increase presence at work
It equips parents with simple, powerful tools to connect with their child through playful, emotionally rich interaction.Delivered via employers, it’s simple to roll out, grounded in science, and proven to lower stress at home while increasing focus and engagement at work.
Who is it for?
Treasure Time is designed for families with children aged 0–11 years old. Whether you’re caring for a baby, a toddler, or a primary-aged child, the content flexes to meet your child’s stage of development. Activities adapt easily across ages, helping all parents build connection through play.
What makes Treasure Time special?
Treasure Time gives parents the tools to nurture connection, confidence, and calm through play—without pressure, prep, or perfection. It’s not about fixing behaviour. It’s about creating the kind of connection that helps children thrive—and giving parents the reassurance they need to leave home feeling grounded, not guilty.
Child-led play (no special skills required)
Clear, actionable guidance
Optional expert and peer support
Who is Treasure Time for?
Working parents and carers
Employers and HR teams
Schools and educators
CSR and community partners
What impact does it have?
When parents feel connected at home, they show up more focused, calm, and resilient at work. Treasure Time makes that connection simple.
Before Treasure Time
Juggling work and parenting leads to guilt, stress, and overwhelm
Parents want to connect, but don’t know how or don’t have the time
A never ending to-do list makes play and connection a low priority
After Treasure Time
Just 30 minutes a week improves emotional connection at home
Parents return to work more grounded, confident, and present
A small investment of time in play and connection has benefits across the whole week
Why play matters more than ever
👨👩👧Families are stretched thin.Between long hours, mental load, and tech distraction, true quality time is disappearing.
📉When play fades, wellbeing does too.Creativity is down. Anxiety is up. Children are losing vital opportunities to express emotion, build confidence, and feel secure.
🚫Most interventions miss the mark.They focus on children in isolation. But research shows the parent-child bond is the single strongest predictor of a child’s long-term emotional health.
✨Treasure Time brings connection back.We help parents and children reconnect—through play. In just 30 minutes a week, families build emotional resilience, reduce stress, and rediscover joy.
"The parent-child connection is the most powerful mental health intervention known to mankind."
Bessel Van Der Kolk
World's leading psychiatrist
Helping families thrive at home, at school, and at work
Treasure Time offers flexible solutions to meet families where they are:
For Parents
Experience a new level of connection with your child through play—supported by your employer.
For Schools
Partner with us to support children’s emotional development and build stronger school-home relationships.
For Employers
Support your team with a flexible wellbeing programme that fits into real family life and boosts workplace performance.
Unlock the power of play & connection— supported by your workplace
Build stronger bonds with your children, with step-by-step guidance and expert support.
Unlock the power of play & connection— supported by your workplace
Build stronger bonds with your children, with step-by-step guidance and expert support.
What is Treasure Time?
Treasure Time is a wellbeing platform for working parents. Treasure Time offers access to therapist developed playdate processes, on-demand parenting courses, a digital library of emotional support tools, and live expert webinars—all designed to help you feel more connected to your child without pressure or overwhelm.Provided as a benefit by your employer, you’ll get:
Weekly play sessions you can do in 30 minutes
Guided videos, play prompts, and optional access to live Q&As
(If included) A Play Box delivered to your door with everything you need
You bring the presence. We provide the play.
Why Play Works
Play helps children process emotions and build resilience—it’s how they cope and thrive
Play is the language of childhood—it shows you what your child is feeling and thinking
Play deepens emotional bonds—it creates safety, trust, and connection
But modern life makes presence hard. Between meetings, to-do lists, and tired evenings, play can fall by the wayside.Treasure Time changes that.Treasure Time makes it easy for parents to connect—without guesswork or guilt.
What’s Included
| Feature | Connect Tier | Flourish Tier | Thrive Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-week guided play journeys | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video library & emotional development course | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly play ideas | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live cohort based learning for peer groups | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Play Box delivery | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inner child tools & wellbeing trackers | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coaching & custom workshops | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Play, learn, and feel supported—every step of the wayEverything is designed to support your child’s emotional growth—and help you feel more connected, capable, and calm
How Treasure Time brings you closer
Treasure Time gives you the tools to:
Navigate emotional ups and downs
Build trust through secure attachment
Prevent small challenges from becoming big ones
Support your child’s emotional and social growth
What Treasure Time looks like
Your weekly ritual:
Set aside 30 minutes
Watch a short guided video
Follow your child’s lead
Notice the change—and reconnect with joy
Play is how your child shares their inner world.With Treasure Time, you get to meet them there—one joyful, meaningful moment at a time.
The Power of Play 🪄
At the heart of Treasure Time is one magical idea:✨ Anything can be anything. ✨A pipe cleaner becomes a dragon’s tail, a superhero’s lasso, or a magic wand.
A sticker? It’s a treasure map clue, a secret code, or a badge of honour.Our Play Box is designed to be open-ended—so your child leads the way, and you follow them into a world where imagination rules and connection grows.Through play, you’ll:
See life from your child’s perspective
Discover who they are and how they think
Understand how they face challenges—with you by their side
What’s in the Play Box?
Our Play Box makes getting started with Treasure Time simple and stress-free. There’s no prep required—just open your box, log in to the learning portal, watch a few short videos, and you’re ready for your first weekly playdate.Everything you need is included, so you can focus on what really matters: connecting with your child.Inside the box, you’ll find:
Premium art materials (stickers, gems, paper)
Creative tools (pipe cleaners, glue, colourful tape)
Play prompts (finger puppets, playdough)
High-quality drawing supplies (pens, pencils)
Printed Treasure Time resources for guided connection
Your Play Box will arrive at your door with everything you need to get started—no prep, no overwhelm, just presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my employer hasn’t signed up yet?
Treasure Time is currently offered through forward-thinking employers as part of their wellbeing programme. If your company hasn’t joined yet, you can help make it happen!👉 Click here to share this with your HR or Wellbeing TeamWe’ve prepared a simple email template you can send to help them explore the offer. A little nudge from a parent often goes a long way.
What if I don’t have time every week?
That’s okay. Treasure Time is designed to be flexible and pressure-free.
Even if you miss a week, every session is there when you’re ready. The videos are short, the guidance is simple, and even one or two sessions can make a meaningful difference. There’s no “falling behind”—just playful progress, one moment at a time.
What do I get if I don’t receive a Play Box?
If your employer has chosen a digital-only package, you’ll still receive a full suite of DIY 6-week programmes to do at home, including:
Expert-led video guidance each week
A course on building emotional connection and secure attachment
Monthly play prompts and printable activities
Optional access to our private parent community for questions and support
The chance to join live expert Q&A sessions (check with your employer for access)
You can do all the activities using everyday items from around the house. It’s low-prep, low-pressure, and high-impact.
What else is included in the more comprehensive programmes?
Some employers provide an extended annual version of Treasure Time, which includes:
A Play Box delivered to your home, with all the materials you’ll need
Tools for managing your own stress and emotional regulation
Live learning cohorts so you can join in with other members of your team and learn together
One to one coaching with a play therapist to support your journey
Inner child exercises to help you parent with more empathy and calm
Quarterly expert webinars on topics like neurodiversity, anxiety, or resilience
A short wellbeing survey to track your progress and celebrate your wins
Full onboarding and optional live workshops (depending on your company’s rollout plan)
Every employer chooses the plan that works best for their team—so if you’re unsure what’s included, check with your HR or wellbeing lead, or drop us a message to [email protected].
What age is Treasure Time for?
It’s for children aged 0-11 years. The whole premise of Treasure Time is based around playful ways of building connection, so for primary school aged children that looks like a weekly playdate. For babies and toddlers it looks like ways to meaningfully connect through play as and when you can. Treasure Time is a great alternative to screen time, giving you creative and playful ways to engage with your child and improve family bonds all round.
What else will I find in the Digital Library?
Multiple themed 6-week guided play journeys
Emotional development course
Additional learning pathways to support various family needs such as anxiety, sibling rivalry, neurodiversity, and life transitions
Monthly connection games
Printables and self-guided resources
Q&A replays and webinar recordings (if included)
The wellbeing benefit that transforms work-life balance
Support your working parents, improve retention, and boost performance across your team.
The wellbeing benefit that transforms work-life balance
Support your working parents, improve retention, and boost performance across your team.
The Problem Treasure Time Solves
Working parents are under pressure. Between deadlines, school runs, and daily demands, meaningful time with their children often gets lost.It’s no surprise that 40% of working parents have considered quitting due to the stress of juggling it all.The impact on workplaces is real:More guilt.
More stress.
Lower productivity.Treasure Time changes that.This playful, evidence-based programme gives parents the tools to reconnect with their children through one short playtime each week—helping them feel calmer at home and more focused at work.
Happy parents, engaged employees
When parents feel confident and connected at home, they bring their best selves to work.
Less stress, more success: Confident parents are more focused, more engaged, and less likely to burn out.
Better communication: Treasure Time strengthens emotional connection, improving relationships at home—and relational skills at work.
Happier families, thriving teams: Reducing stress at home builds resilience, patience, and wellbeing across your workforce.
46% of working parents worry about their child’s mental health.It impacts their focus, increases absenteeism, and costs UK employers over £8 billion annually.Treasure Time addresses that—proactively and positively.
What's included?
We offer flexible packages to suit your team’s size, needs, and wellbeing goals—whether you’re supporting 10 parents or 1,000.
Every Treasure Time programme includes a suite of 6-week guided play experiences, each designed to help families navigate specific challenges. These might include:
Emotional struggles like anxiety, anger, or low confidence
Relational issues such as sibling conflict, friendship difficulties, or separation anxiety
Life events like divorce, bereavement, or family transitions
Each play journey focuses on strengthening connection through child-led play, tailored to what families are actually facing. Employers can then choose the level of support that fits—ranging from fully digital access to hands-on tools, expert coaching, and wraparound reporting.
Core Digital Offer (Connect)
Access to our suite of 6-session guided play programmes
Attachment & emotional development course
Monthly play ideas and connection prompt
Ideal for CSR alignment, universal support, or inclusion-focused rollout.
Full Wellbeing Package (Flourish)
Everything in the digital offer, plus:
A Treasure Time Play Box per family—delivered to employees’ homes
Live weekly Q&A calls with Sophia Giblin, Play Therapist and Founder
Emotional regulation & inner child tools for parents
Quarterly insight reports and anonymised impact data
Onboarding materials, internal comms support, and optional manager briefings
Best for organisations focused on wellbeing outcomes, retention, and inclusion.
Comprehensive Add-Ons (Thrive)
All of the above, plus optional Thrive-level enhancements:
Extra Play Boxes for multiple households
1:1 parent coaching
Custom live workshops
Advanced impact reporting
Co-branded content and ESG alignment
A bespoke wraparound offer that meets complex needs and drives measurable impact.
| Feature | Digital Access | Full Programme | Extended Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-week guided play journeys | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video library & emotional development course | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly play ideas | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to parent community & live Q&A | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Play Box delivery | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inner child tools & wellbeing trackers | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coaching & custom support | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Results that speak for themselves:
"Anyone who worked with me saw a difference. I was able to be more present in both roles—as a CEO and as a parent."
Fiona Howarth
CEO at Octopus Electric Vehicles
The business case
For every £1 invested in mental health and wellbeing, employers see an average £4.70 return in productivity. (Deloitte, 2024)With Treasure Time, you’ll see:
Lower absenteeism and presenteeism
Stronger retention of parents and caregivers
Improved workplace communication
A recognised reputation as a family-friendly employer
Alignment with Social Value, ESG, and EDI goals
Programme details
Packages start from £30 per employee, volume pricing available
For >25 employees
DIY packages or fully comprehensive hands on available
Weekly live calls and optional coaching
Pre- and post-programme surveys to measure impact
Fully supported rollout with comms, onboarding, and reporting tools
Ready to support your working parents?
Book a call with Sophia Giblin, Play Therapist and Founder of Treasure Time, to discuss how Treasure Time can work for your team.
"The parent-child connection is the most powerful mental health intervention known to mankind."
Bessel Van Der Kolk
World's leading psychiatrist
Strengthening playful family connections at home
Empowering parents to support their children’s emotional development through play
Strengthening playful family connections at home
Empowering parents to support their children’s emotional development through play
Play matters more than ever
Children today face unprecedented challenges. With rising screen time, academic pressure, and declining opportunities for free play, many are struggling with their emotional wellbeing.Research shows that children's happiness has been on the decline, with concerning trends in mental health issues among young people. Children are spending less time outdoors and less time playing than previous generations.The result? Behavioral issues, difficulties with focus, and challenges with social interactions that impact learning.Treasure Time changes that.This evidence-based, 7-week guided play program gives parents the tools to connect with their child in just 30 minutes a week—helping children develop emotional regulation, communication skills, and resilience that transfer directly to the classroom.
Bridging home and school through play
Educators understand that a child's success in school doesn't begin and end at the classroom door. The foundation for learning is built at home through secure attachments and meaningful parent-child interactions.Treasure Time creates a powerful bridge between home and school environments to support children’s development by:
Building school readiness – Children who engage in regular play with parents develop the foundation skills necessary for classroom success
Enhancing social competence – Play-based connection improves children's ability to form positive peer relationships and engage collaboratively
Developing self-regulation – Children learn to manage emotions and behavior, significantly reducing classroom disruptions
Strengthening communication – Regular play sessions develop language skills and the confidence to express needs appropriately
Treasure Time doesn't just support children—it creates a three-way partnership between school, home, and child that reinforces your existing wellbeing initiatives and curriculum goals.
What's included?
Each school program includes:
Treasure Time Play Boxes: Curated sets of therapist-approved toys and materials for participating families
Parent workshop: An introductory session for parents explaining the neuroscience of play and connection
Weekly guided play sessions: Short, expert-led videos showing parents exactly how to create meaningful play moments
School toolkit: Resources for teachers to reinforce and complement the play techniques used at home
Measurable impact: Pre- and post-program surveys track improvements in children's wellbeing and classroom behavior
A playful solution for emotional development
Schools today face unprecedented challenges. Many children arrive in classrooms struggling with attention, emotional regulation, and social skills—the very foundations needed for academic success. The alarming decline in play opportunities, with children aged 5-7 getting 23 minutes less play time per day than in 1995, has created significant barriers to learning.
The research is clear: children who haven't developed secure attachments through quality interactions at home often struggle to:
Focus during lessons
Manage frustration when faced with challenges
Form positive relationships with peers and teachers
Engage fully in learning experiences
Treasure Time addresses these challenges at their source by empowering parents with simple yet powerful tools to strengthen their connection with their children through play. Our evidence-based approach builds on what we know about child development:
Secure attachment forms the foundation for a child's ability to explore and learn
Play-based connection develops the executive function skills crucial for classroom success
Parent-child bonding creates the emotional security children need to embrace new challenges
Consistent quality time helps children develop the communication skills needed for effective learning
While traditionally these skills have been developed through natural play at home and in the community, today's busy lifestyles and digital distractions have eroded these opportunities. Treasure Time provides a structured framework to restore what's being lost, helping schools and families work together to support children's development both at home and in the classroom.By investing in Treasure Time, schools gain a powerful tool that complements existing wellbeing initiatives while addressing a fundamental need: helping parents become their child's first and most important teacher through the power of play.
Programme details
Packages start from £2,500
Up to 30 families per cohort
7-week structured program
Teacher training component
Implementation support throughout
Comprehensive impact report
Ready to support the families in your school community?
Book a call with Sophia Giblin, Play Therapist and Founder of Treasure Time, to discuss how Treasure Time can work for your school.
About Us
About Us
Stronger bonds. Happier homes. Brighter futures.
At Treasure Time, we believe that playful connection is the key to healthy, resilient families. We’re on a mission to help parents build stronger relationships with their children—one moment of play at a time.We know modern life is busy and parenting can be overwhelming. That’s why we created Treasure Time: a research-backed play program and toy box designed to help parents connect deeply with their children, reduce stress, and support emotional wellbeing—for both parent and child.Whether you're a busy working parent, a forward-thinking employer, or an educator focused on early development, Treasure Time provides the tools to nurture confident, kind, and emotionally healthy children through the power of play.
Why Treasure Time works
Evidence-based: Developed from Master’s level research, our approach reduces parenting stress by 10%, improves children’s emotional wellbeing by 14%, and increases kind and helpful behavior by 6%.Designed for real life: Our guided play sessions take just 30 minutes a week—and create lasting impact.Loved by families and professionals: Parents feel more connected. Kids feel more secure. Employers see more engaged, present team members.
Who we’re for
We support:
Parents who want to feel confident, calm, and connected with their children.
Employers who care about their teams’ wellbeing and want to support working parents in meaningful ways.
Schools & councils who are investing in children’s mental health and school readiness.
At Treasure Time, we believe that every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and loved. And every parent deserves the tools and support to make that possible.
Your Treasure Time guide
Hey, I'm Sophia 👋I'm a play therapist and children's charity founder. I've worked for many years with children and parents as a play therapist, helping children with their emotional wellbeing through play.I noticed that parents could help their children make big improvements in their emotions and behaviours quickly by using a just few skills from the play therapy room at home.I've been on a mission to find out what really works and bring it to parents in bite sized, easy to understand ways that anyone could apply - no special skills or toys needed.I'll be your guide during the Treasure Time process and always here to hold your hand, answer questions and give you some praise and encouragement when you need it!
Contact Us
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you! If you’ve got any questions, want more information or to give us any feedback you can email us at [email protected] or use the contact form below!
Frequently asked questions
What age is Treasure Time for?
Treasure Time is for children aged 0 -11 years. Activities are geared towards different ages and stages and all games and learning is focused on strengthening the relationship between parent and child. Your child leads the play, so they engage at their own level!
How is Treasure Time different from regular playtime?
Treasure Time upgrades playtime using Play Therapy techniques, helping you build emotional resilience in your child while strengthening your bond.
How do I know this will actually help my child?
Our methods are science-backed and parent-approved. Families using Treasure Time report:
Fewer emotional challenges in their children
Less parenting stress
Stronger family connections within days!
What if I'm not good at playing?
No worries! Many parents feel this way. That’s exactly why we created Treasure Time—you’ll get step-by-step guidance to make it easy and fun. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being present.