Neglecting play Feat. Dr Stuart Brown

About this episode

Dr Stuart Brown discusses the critical importance of play and the consequences of its neglect.

Dr Stuart Brown is the founder of the National Institute for Play, with an interesting background in researching homicidal, violent, and antisocial behaviours that link to play deprivation in childhood. He is a published author who speaks, consults, and educates organisations, corporations, universities, and public policymakers about the importance of play in our lives and the unexpected, serious consequences of neglecting play. In this charming and intriguing episode, we’re talking about play deprivation, increased mental health challenges in children and the major changes in generational play. https://www.nifplay.org/ https://www.bookdepository.com/Play-Stuart-Brown/9781583333785 https://www.ted.com/talks/stuart_brown_play_is_more_than_just_fun

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Stuart Brown

Topics covered

• play deprivation
• mental health
• childhood development
• generational play

Keywords

• National Institute for Play
• homicidal behaviors
• antisocial behaviors
• play in our lives

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Play by Stuart Brown

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