DiscoverWhy Do We Do That?#050 - The Importance of Play with Dr. Peter Gray
#050 - The Importance of Play with Dr. Peter Gray

#050 - The Importance of Play with Dr. Peter Gray

Update: 2024-03-18
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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with play expert, Dr. Peter Gray about his book, Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students For Life.


They discuss the characteristics of an activity that allow it to be considered play, the developmental skills learned during play, why play has declined since the 1950's, and how parents & schools can create environments to foster play.


For more on Peter, visit his Substack at petergray.substack.com.


Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.


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#050 - The Importance of Play with Dr. Peter Gray

#050 - The Importance of Play with Dr. Peter Gray

Dr. Ryan Moyer