Play
062: Why we need to let our kids need to take more risks
Discover the significance of risky play, its benefits, and considerations for parents as we continue our series on the importance of play for children. Gain insights into this aspect of play, along with practical advice on how to encourage and support it.
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059: How to Raise a Wild Child
Explore the ideal resource for enhancing outdoor play with your child, Dr. Scott Sampson’s book ‘How to Raise a Wild Child.’ This episode provides valuable insights and practical tips for embarking on nature adventures together, even if you’re not an environmental expert.
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058: What are the benefits of outdoor play?
Discover the remarkable advantages of outdoor play for children in this episode, laying the foundation for an upcoming interview with Dr. Scott Sampson and his book ‘How to Raise a Wild Child.’ Get ready for practical insights and tips to encourage outdoor adventures with your little ones.
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057: What is the value of play?
Uncover the significance of play through an enlightening conversation with Dr. Stuart Brown, founder of the National Institute for Play. This episode marks the beginning of a series delving into various aspects of play, including outdoor play, risky play, and imaginative play.
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044: How to introduce your child to music (even if you can’t play or sing)
I can’t play any instruments (unless the recorder counts?). I certainly can’t sing. But my daughter really enjoys music, and there are a whole host of studies showing how playing music benefits children’s brain development. So what’s a non-music playing, non-singing parent to do? Dr. Wendell Hanna’s new book, the Children’s Music Studio: A Reggio-Inspired…
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