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Kickstarting Your Child's Learning and Play at Home (with Lisa Griffen-Murphy)

Mar 25, 2020

In this engaging conversation, Lisa Griffen-Murphy, an acclaimed early childhood educator and play-master, shares her expertise on nurturing independent play. She encourages parents to let go of the pressure to direct their children's learning and highlights the importance of boredom in sparking creativity. Lisa discusses how structured downtime fosters essential life skills and the power of child-led exploration. Her insights help parents embrace a relaxed, less interventionist approach to play, recognizing its vital role in their children's development.

29:00

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Lisa Griffen-Murphy

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Quick takeaways

Encouraging children to engage in self-directed play fosters creativity and essential problem-solving skills, alleviating pressure from parents.

Trusting that learning occurs through informal experiences rather than structured activities can enrich children's development and family dynamics.

Deep dives

Embracing Self-Directed Play

Encouraging self-directed play in children is vital for their development, though many parents struggle with this concept. Children often require time to engage in their own play, and it’s important for parents to allow them to experience boredom, as this can foster creativity. Instead of pushing for structured activities, parents should recognize the value in letting children navigate their own interests and come up with ideas independently. This can alleviate parental stress and help children develop essential problem-solving skills by allowing them the freedom to explore.

Intro

4min

Embracing Independent Play in Learning

6min

The Power of Boredom in Kids' Play and Creativity

3min

Fostering Independence Through Structured Family Time

2min

Embracing Child-Led Play

13min

The Importance of Presence in Child's Play

3min

Acclaimed early childhood educator and play-master Lisa Griffen-Murphy joins Janet to encourage parents to release themselves from the pressure of making play and learning happen for their kids. Lisa shares from her vast experience facilitating children's play in every environment imaginable. She offers specific, open-ended ideas for inspiring learning through play and assures parents that their kids know instinctively what they’re doing.

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