530: Not All Fun & Games: The Incredible Science Of Play & How It Helps Our Kids | Peter Gray
The Melissa Ambrosini Show
Melissa Ambrosini Pty Ltd
4.8 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 12 September 2023
⏱️ 81 minutes
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Summary
Have you ever stopped to think about the profound impact of play on your child's happiness, health and development?
In an era where children's schedules are packed and screens are everywhere, the fundamental importance of play often gets overlooked. But this is a mistake we can't afford to make, argues Peter Gray, a world leading psychologist and advocate for childhood play.
In this hugely enlightening episode, Peter leads us on a deep-dive into the magic of play, revealing its pivotal role in boosting brain development, mental health, happiness, and overall well-being in our kids.
Tune in to learn: why play is inextricably linked to learning, how the traditional school system has sidelined play, why kids desperately need unstructured free time, his take on screen time on development, how to foster your child’s natural curiosity, and why we should all strive to ‘un-busy’ our children.
All up, this episode is more than just a conversation – it’s a call to action. It's about reclaiming childhood, fostering joy, and nurturing the boundless potential that play unlocks. If you're ready to champion a future where our children are happier, more resilient, and bursting with creativity, then press play now… This is for you.
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| 1:15.8 | In episode 530 with Peter Gray, we are diving deep into the importance of play uninterrupted |
| 1:28.4 | play independent of adults for children. What this does to their brain and their development. |
| 1:35.0 | We also discuss homeschooling versus schooling, screen time and so much more. |
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