Play First, Ask Later: A Play Therapist on Getting Tweens to Actually Cooperate

Play First, Ask Later: A Play Therapist on Getting Tweens to Actually Cooperate

September 2, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 26

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Dr. Kim Van Dusen discusses the importance of play in helping tweens cooperate effectively.

A donut emoji as a code word. Chores done in 30 minutes flat. Dr. Kim Van Dusen on why play doesn't stop mattering once your kid hits double digits, it just has to look different.

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