Thriving Children Podcast

In this episode of the Thriving Children Podcast, Clare chats with Gerda Foster about play deprivation. Gerda is a Criminologist, who works in a maximum security jail.  This is a conversation about many things but ultimately, our pressing need as human beings to both play and connect.Listen in to hear:The connection between prison inmates and missed play experiences during childhoodThe role of play in rehabilitationWhy bullies need our compassionThe importance of self directed play and boredomWhy laughter is the best medicineLinks for this episode:Free Range Kids by Lenore SkenazyA Year of Slow Food bookLaughter Yoga AustraliaJoin Clare’s Thriving Children Facebook CommunityMusic by BenSound.com