I'm Bored!!! So Go Climb Something-The Power of Make Believe pt. 2

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of unstructured play in helping children develop emotional regulation and resilience.

Send us Fan Mail We dig into how unstructured play helps children build emotional regulation and resilience through big body movement, rhythm, and real-world problem solving. From negotiating what to do when you’re bored to recovering after a fall or a failed climb, free play gives kids a safe place to feel frustration, try again, and discover what actually helps their bodies settle. We also talk honestly about why many parents feel trapped by modern safety pressures. When every rare n...

People in this episode

Host: Cal Farley

Topics covered

• unstructured play
• emotional regulation
• resilience
• big body movement
• problem solving
• parenting challenges

Keywords

• unstructured play
• emotional regulation
• resilience
• parenting
• children
• play
• safety pressures

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