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MOMENT 36: Play is More Important for Your Child’s Brain Than School | Peter Gray

Oct 3, 2024

In this engaging discussion, Peter Gray, an acclaimed psychologist and play expert, reveals the crucial role of play in child development. He argues that play is often more beneficial than formal education. Hear about how all mammals are wired to play and its importance in fostering resilience and courage. Gray highlights the unique ways children acquire language through peer interaction and emphasizes that skills learned through play are foundational for creativity and critical thinking. A must-listen for parents and educators!

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Play is essential for childhood development, fostering physical abilities, courage, and social skills through unstructured interactions among peers.

Children learn critical negotiation and collaboration skills through play, which are not effectively taught in formal education settings.

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The Evolutionary Importance of Play in Child Development

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The Essential Role of Play in Child Development

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Could play be more crucial for your child’s brain development than formal education?

In this moment, acclaimed psychologist and play expert Peter Gray uncovers the profound, often overlooked benefits of play and why it’s the cornerstone of your child’s growth.

Press play to learn: why all mammals are wired for play, how developmental outcomes differ in cultures that prioritize play, the critical role of risk-taking in building courage and resilience, how kids learn language by negotiating with their peers, and why play is crucial for developing important skills that school alone can’t teach.

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Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/530-not-all-fun-games-the-incredible-science-of-play/id1196106699?i=1000627539690

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/27wP6NVRkXwqAmLHetJypd?si=40a2d24266554101

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