Beyond the Playground: Insights With Dr Peter Gray (Part Two)

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While playtime might seem straightforward, it's fraught with challenges and nuances that parents often overlook. 

In this podcast, we are joined again by researcher, author, and Professor Dr Peter Gray and today we are unraveling the intricacies of play and its influence on a child's growth. 

We discuss why simply taking your child to the park isn't the same as neighborhood play and the difference between 'play' and a 'playful approach to learning'. 

Join us for this enlightening conversation that promises insights that are sure to change how you perceive children's playtime.

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