In celebration of International Day of Play happening June 11, KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Rachel Thibodeau-Nielsen, Associate Professor at HDFS on the importance of play for children – namely, the evolving narratives around childhood play versus adulthood preparation, how play styles exist across a spectrum, and how adults can help facilitate true playtime for children, founded in a joy for play within themselves.

Thinking Out Loud

KBIA

Play has a place for us all: Recognizing, celebrating, and elevating the importance of play

JUN 2, 202613 MIN
Thinking Out Loud

Play has a place for us all: Recognizing, celebrating, and elevating the importance of play

JUN 2, 202613 MIN

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In celebration of International Day of Play happening June 11, KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Rachel Thibodeau-Nielsen, Associate Professor at HDFS on the importance of play for children – namely, the evolving narratives around childhood play versus adulthood preparation, how play styles exist across a spectrum, and how adults can help facilitate true playtime for children, founded in a joy for play within themselves.<img src="https://feedpress.me/link/9515/17352757.gif" height="1" width="1"/>