When you think back to your childhood, what was your favorite thing to do? Did you have a favorite stuffed animal or did you spend a lot of time outside? Today, we talk about the importance of play. There are lots of conversations about learning loss in the pandemic but learning through play is as important as classroom learning.
What does playtime look like in your household? We want to hear from you.
GUESTS
- Jessica Hoffmann - Director of Adolescent Initiatives at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Associate Research Scientist at the Child Studies Center
- Dr. Victoria Gould - a clinical psychologist and play therapist
Cat Pastor contributed to this show, which originally aired May 13, 2021.
