How Self-Directed Play Enhances Children's Mental Health and Emotional Growth: Dr. Peter Gray

Emotional Badass

Nikki Eisenhauer

Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Education

4.8 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 7 July 2024

⏱️ 93 minutes

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Summary

Ever wondered why play is crucial for children's mental health and early childhood development? Self directed play, driven by intrinsic motivation, is a natural way for children to learn, boundaries, creativity, and resilience. It teaches them to manage emotions, develop social skills, and handle stress effectively. In this episode, we explore how play fosters critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, helping children become well-rounded individuals. With expert insights from Dr. Peter Gray and Nikki Eisenhauer, we discuss the profound impact of play on children's mental health. Discover the essential role of play in nurturing emotional and psychological growth and early childhood development. Dr. Peter Gray: https:/www.petergray.org Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter: for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter Check out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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